Contracts Manager; Data Center

Our client is a leading international engineering and consulting group with a strong presence across Europe and Asia. The company delivers multidisciplinary services spanning design, project management, and construction supervision across infrastructure, buildings, and mission-critical facilities.

Project
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Data Center (Cikarang 140MW + 110MW + Substation)

Company
:
Confidential (International Engineering & Consulting Firm)

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager overseeing all contractual and commercial matters across the Data Center programme in Indonesia. This role manages the full lifecycle of contracts — from tender strategy through award, administration, claims management, and final account settlement — ensuring the project's commercial interests are protected and that all parties fulfil their contractual obligations.

• Develop the contract strategy and procurement plan for all packages across the programme.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate tender documentation for civil, MEP, ELV, and specialist packages.
• Lead contract negotiations with contractors and subcontractors, ensuring favourable commercial terms.
• Administer all contracts post-award, including correspondence, instruction issuance, and compliance monitoring.
• Manage variation orders, change requests, and contractor claims in accordance with contract terms.
• Oversee interim payment certificates, provisional sum expenditure, and final account preparation.
• Maintain the contract register and commercial risk log, reporting to the Programme Director.
• Provide commercial guidance to the wider PMC team on contractual entitlements and obligations.
• Support dispute resolution processes and interface with legal counsel when required.
• Ensure all contracting activities comply with Indonesian law and client governance requirements.

• Minimum 10 years in contracts or commercial management within construction or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or lump-sum EPC contract forms.
• Proven experience in claims analysis, variation management, and final account settlement.
• Familiarity with Indonesian construction law, labour regulations, and commercial practices.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Membership of RICS, AIQS, or equivalent professional body preferred.
• Proficient in contract management software and cost control tools.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or mission-critical facility contracts preferred.