Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager Job Description Contract Review & Compliance

• Review and comment on terms and conditions of contracts with customers and main subcontractors.
• Ensure contract‑compliant implementation throughout the project lifecycle.

• Raise awareness of the operational implementation of claim strategies among relevant stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate and follow up on all events relevant for incoming and outgoing claims and changes.
• Collect, prepare and manage relevant documents, including drafting of letters and evidence, in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in claim negotiations.
• Contribute to reporting of claims to management and business partners.
• Support in arbitration/litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Maintain an updated register of all claims, events and the contract database in line with company processes and guidelines.

• Implement effective contract management processes and claim strategies in line with company guidelines and processes.
• Support the project team by interpreting contracts, giving proactive contract‑related advice, conducting contract‑related workshops and training, and raising contractual awareness within the project teams.
• Handle contractual correspondence and documentation and ensure compliant notifications.
• Finalize and manage subcontract agreements.

• Review purchasing/subcontract contracts and provide contractual advice to the procurement team.
• Collaborate with finance team and quantity surveyors on interim payment certificates (IPC).
• Coordinate with quantity surveyors and other teams on commercial matters.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields (Mechanics, Electrics, Civil Engineering, etc.), preferably with a focus in business law or an LLM or similar professional degree.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in major EPC projects in the Middle East region ( > €200 million USD).
• Understanding of contract structures, terms & conditions, and legal implications.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Experience in delay analysis and time extension.
• Knowledge of project planning and scheduling concepts.
• Experience in arbitrations/litigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Teamplayer & leadership skills.
• Fluency in English.

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.