We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Engineer to support construction execution on a major industrial project in Rotterdam. This is a site-based, hands-on role with responsibility for the full lifecycle of construction and site services contracts, with a strong focus on post-award contract administration, change management and claims.
The role covers major construction disciplines including civil, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation and scaffolding.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop contract strategies, contracting plans and procurement packages for project execution.
- Prepare and manage tender packages, including commercial terms, BOQs, technical requirements and evaluation criteria.
- Manage contract and PO models including lump sum, remeasurement, unit rate and reimbursable arrangements.
- Lead commercial negotiations, contract awards and resolution of technical and commercial clarifications.
- Administer contracts throughout execution, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, cost and schedule objectives.
- Manage variations, change orders, site instructions and engineering changes, assessing cost and schedule impacts.
- Lead proactive claims and counterclaims, including notices, correspondence, delay analysis, mitigation and supporting documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance and support effective resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
- Manage purchase orders, invoices, payments and commercial forecasting, including use of SAP and relevant procurement systems.
- Support contractor/supplier prequalification, tendering, evaluation and award processes.
- Maintain accurate reporting, cost forecasts and contract documentation through to project close-out.
Key Competencies
- Strong contract management and administration experience across the full contract lifecycle.
- Proven experience with construction contracts, including lump sum and remeasurement arrangements.
- Strong understanding of contractual terms, commercial risk and construction contract law.
- Excellent negotiation, claims and dispute-resolution skills.
- Strong commercial, financial and cost-control understanding.
- Experience managing contractors on active construction sites.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills across different functions and cultures.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills.
- Experience with SAP and procure-to-pay processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
Experience & Qualifications
- 15+ years' contracts experience within industrial, engineering or complex construction projects.
- Experience managing construction contracts and purchase orders.
- Strong understanding and experience drafting and interpreting contractual language.
- MRICS and/or CIPS desirable.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline advantageous.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
