ACZENTA International GmbH Contracts manager Invia

Our client, a leading construction company, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their team involved in the construction of a large conference and office centre. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in contract management and ideally relevant experience within the construction industry.

The Contract Manager is responsible for the proper interpretation, management and administration of contracts with both the client and subcontractors. He will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Officers.

Essential duties 

• Manage the set-up of commercial systems and documentation for new managed service contracts from tender to go-live;
• Undertake all aspects of contract evaluation and governance including review, validation and sign-off of annual renewals.
• Liaise with managers in the preparation and implementation of appropriate contract documentation to support proposals made by Sales or Commercial Services to customers on behalf of the organisation.
• Manage contractual issues and adverse financial trends escalated by the Managed Services Administration team, investigating variances and providing solutions to close gaps to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Highlight and escalate any identified deviations from agreed commercial policies and guidelines.
• Be able to draft standard contractual documents such as non-disclosure agreements, change control documents, master schedules etc. as required.
• Be able to negotiate with third parties and customers on any contractual document to achieve an agreed position that meets commercial, compliance and business requirements:
• Provide contract management expertise and assist in the development of sound commercial processes that meet corporate/business unit objectives and metrics;
• Leverage contractual and financial structures in line with business objectives;

Qualifications / Requirements

• A strong background in construction and engineering and at least 10 years' experience in a similar role on major projects;
• Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant related degree;
• Specialisation and good knowledge of construction law.
• Experience of key legal risk areas such as but not limited to contractual liability, insurance requirements, defective
• Good knowledge of contracts and procurement management;
• Full understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of the procurement process;
• Understanding of key commercial risks and ability to lead project risk review processes and assessments;
• Excellent English and French language skills, both verbal and written;
• Full understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process;
• Full understanding and working knowledge of the construction process of complex infrastructure projects;
• Ability to make make-or-buy decisions.