Contract Manager
Posted 8 days 18 hours ago by Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Job Description:
The opportunity
As Contract Manager, you will support our Grid Integration (PGGI) Business. You will make an impact with your analytical, hands on and autonomous approach, contributing to the successful performance of our Contract Management team across Europe.
You are a reliable partner when it comes to the preparation of contracts/subcontracts, contract administration and project execution. You will ensure contract and risk management activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner, protecting Hitachi Energy's interests throughout the project lifecycle.
Do you enjoy working in teams to enhance their performance? Are you looking for a position where you can work with various business and project disciplines as part of a Contract Management team? If so, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.
How you'll make an impact
- Develop contract strategies based on Hitachi Energy's policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
- Provide guidance and leadership on contract related matters to cross functional business team members.
- Identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlight opportunities and potential risk.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects on a portfolio of contracts/subcontracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).
- Verify that all parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding.
- Together with Hitachi Energy's Legal Representatives, develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations.
- Support the Legal team in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
- Align with Hitachi Energy Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases.
Your background
- Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Project Management, ideally within the power sector, particularly in High Voltage, along with an open and enthusiastic 'hands on' approach.
- In depth knowledge of construction law, contract administration and cost management are essential.
- Strong educational history in Quantity Surveying / Contract Management.
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS or similar is desirable.
- Quantity Surveying and / or Law Degree is essential.
- Strong Organizational, leadership and communication skills.
- Experience working within high-profile, regulated environments.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.