Lead Contract Manager

Specialist | Full-Time  | Legal

Do you have gained valid experience within Contract Management?

Are you someone who enjoys working in an international environment and are keen to develop within the renewable energy sector? Then we might have the right opportunity for you.

On individual constructions projects Contract Management provides direct contract management support to the Project Director and the Project Manager, as well as other project team members. The Contract Manager shall also ensure alignment and agreement with internal functions such as legal and finance.

Region NCE >Customer Project Execution > Contract Management Central & East

The Customer Project Execution Department is in charge of all wind farm projects from start to completion. The team takes responsibility for a wind farm once a contract has been signed - and remains responsible until the final tests are completed. Working closely with the logistics, procurement and finance departments, the team has to keep the project on budget and on schedule and ensures our safety and quality standards are met. It also works closely with the sales and legal departments to ensure each wind farm delivers the highest energy yield within the client's specification.

Responsibilities

Contract Management safeguards the commercial interests of Vestas during construction.

Core responsibilities are undertaken during the construction phase of new wind farms, supporting the project team with proactive and ongoing advice and recommendations in respect of commercial and contractual issues affecting the delivery of a project to safety, quality, time and budget.

• Develop the commercial and contractual aspects of the construction phase of new wind farms
• Review, present and advice and support internal stakeholders on obligations and deliverables under Turbine Supply Agreements
• Ensure internal processes and procedures relating to the creation and storage of correspondence and records are adhered to
• Responsible for facilitating the project risk management process, including maintaining the project risk register (OFS & Major Projects and contribute towards risk management (ONS)
• Responsible for evaluating potential claim scenarios and providing recommendations to internal stakeholders and management as well as drafting formal claims related correspondence
• Record and communicate contractual lessons to be learnt, to contribute towards change and improvement of contracts
• Support during the sales phase, by providing ad-hoc commercial and contractual support to Sales and Bid Management functions such as programming/planning principles, extensions of time, cost compensation, adverse weather principles, schedule of rates, delay day rates and payment requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience at least 5years within the wind industry
• Negotiation tactics and planning
• Thorough understanding of risk management principles and procedures
• Handling conflicts and dispute resolution
• Ability to effectively influence internal stakeholders
• Relationship management skills
• Ability to coach and mentor more junior Contract Managers

Competencies

• Solid methodical skills
• Cost and safety awareness
• Self-independent and a structured way of working
• Intercultural awareness, team-oriented person
• Very good verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff
• Problem solving skills and organizational thinking

What we offer
We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for development in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a good development commitment and colleagues that take care of each other. This is a permanent position, we have flexible working hours, home Office (up to 8 days/ month).The primary work location will be Arnhem NL.
 

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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