Contract Manager

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 organization.

Working collaboratively in a matrix structure with the Construction, Legal and Procurement teams, as well as with other relevant stakeholders including the Client/Principal and Subcontractors, the Contracts Manager works to preserve the commercial interest of the Company while ensuring contractual compliance.

Region APC > Customer Project Execution - APAC > Contract Management Offshore

Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to drive, protect and enhance Vestas' commercial and contractual position on projects under construction, both upstream and downstream. This is realized through applying Vestas' procedures and processes to the administration of ongoing contracts and utilizing contractual knowledge and experience to develop and implement claim and dispute strategies.

• Prepare and develop variation and claim strategies
• Develop, review and negotiate variations and cost/time claims
• Prepare and develop strategies to respond to claims and variations
• Manage securities and insurances along with insurance claims
• Drafting/reviewing contractual correspondence
• Reviewing payment claim submissions
• Develop and review subcontract packages in collaboration with Procurement
• Attend project meetings
• Promote the lessons learned process to improve Vestas' position on projects under negotiation and to further develop contract administration process and procedures
• Coordinate with external consultants when engaged for contractual assistance
• Involved participation 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 show extensive relevant experience.

• Minimum degree qualified in technical, legal or financial field
• Experience of or qualifications in Contract Law
• 8+ years experience managing contracts within construction, if possible, including large scale EPC within energy
• Offshore wind construction experience

Competencies

• Primavera or Microsoft Project experience would be beneficial but not mandatory, as would experience with Procore
• Solid health and safety mindset
• Able to collaborate across cultures, creating a cooperative team environment
• Experience with large-scale renewable energy projects
• Strategic focus with commercial understanding
• Ability to find simplicity in the midst of complexity

What We Offer

• An opportunity to join a major company in the rapidly growing wind and energy sector
• A strong focus on internal development with a focus on skills and professional development
• An opportunity to grow your career locally or internationally through our global business and HR network of centers of excellence
• A commitment to personal growth

• Great colleagues that support each other and work together
• Solid opportunities for professional and personal development
• A broad interface with many stakeholders
• The opportunity to create the best supplier collaboration
• The opportunity to play a role in our service sales strategy
• A position where you can contribute to a greener and sustainable future

Additional information

Primary work location: Taipei Office or Tokyo HQ office. 5 days a week.

We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Please be advised to apply on or before the 31st of March 2025.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.