Contracts Manager

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Contract Management APAC > Contract Management AUNZ > Contract Management India & NSEA

The Contracts Manager is a construction role which sits in the Contracts Management department within the broader Customer Project Execution (CPX) team. The CPX team is responsible for the construction of wind farms, from producing proposals for developers through to hand over to the Service organisation.

Working collaboratively in a matrix structure with the Construction and Legal teams, as well as with other relevant stakeholders including but not limited to Finance, Transportation and the Client/Principal, the Contracts Manager works to preserve the commercial interest of Vestas while ensuring contractual compliance.

Responsibilities

This role will manage a portfolio of Vestas' contracts to ensure compliance, cost control and risk management, while preserving and enhancing Vestas' commercial and contractual position on projects under construction throughout Asia. This role applies Vestas’ procedures and processes to contract administration and uses contractual knowledge to design and carry out claim and dispute strategies. The position will typically be integrated within multiple project teams in a matrix structure.

• Responsible for operational and commercial aspects of contractual compliance, execution and performance
• Support management and project teams through interpretation of contractual provisions in the context of live project conditions
• Develop, review and negotiate variations and cost/time claims
• Prepare and develop claim and dispute strategies and options, and execute agreed strategies
• Ensure compliance of all contracts and other legal instruments with Vestas internal guidelines for acceptable commercial commitments and other risk policies
• Manage the lessons learned process to improve Vestas' position on projects under negotiation and to further develop contract administration process and procedures
• Review and provide timely input on draft agreements during closing process
• Develop and maintain the contracts database to capture life-cycle requirements for reference and management of operational and commercial obligations
• Participate in direct customer conversations and negotiations as part of a coordinated project team to resolve specific issues
• Develop and maintain standardized contract templates tailored to specific countries
• Develop and maintain effective professional working relationships with Vestas Sales, Legal, Construction, Finance and other departments.
• Manage contract lifecycle administration, including amendments, claims, dispute resolution, and close-out/handover processes
• Direct involvement in dispute avoidance/resolution strategies

Qualifications

We are looking for a person with qualifications and experience that align with the below. We are open to receiving applications from candidates who may not meet all criteria but can demonstrate extensive relevant experience.

• Minimum bachelor's degree qualified in construction, legal or commercial field
• Experience of, or qualifications in, Contract Law
• 8+ years' experience managing contracts within construction, including from contractor side
• Demonstrated capabilities in problem solving, negotiations, and conflict resolution
• Ability to plan, organize and handle several tasks at once, and prioritize and execute assigned workload to meet multiple deadlines. Detail oriented
• High proficiency with standard IT tools including Microsoft Office, and comfortable learning and using new internal IT platforms.
• Wind industry experience is an added advantage

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as experience working with SAP and Procore (or similar Contract Management software)
• Able to collaborate across cultures to build a supportive team environment
• Motivated to work on major renewable energy initiatives
• Strategic focus with commercial understanding
• Ability to find simplicity in the midst of complexity
• Effective English written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly in technical and non-technical terms
• A consistent emphasis on prioritizing health and safety

What We Offer

• An opportunity to join a global leader in the rapidly growing wind and energy sector
•  A clear emphasis on internal learning, skills advancement, and professional growth
• An opportunity to grow your career locally or potentially internationally through our global business and HR network of centres of excellence

Additional Information

The work location is in Chennai, India Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

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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.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.