Project Contract Administrator(m/w/x)

Description

In this role, you will oversee the entire contracts lifecycle, ensuring compliance and managing changes while collaborating with various teams. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve drafting documents, negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes to keep projects on track.

Requirements

• •Master’s degree in law or business administration
• •At least 3 to 5 years professional experience as a Contract Manager
• •Proven knowledge of EPCI contracts
• •Experience in executing multiple industry-related projects
• •Experience under standard contract frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, or World Bank Terms)
• •Significant involvement in drafting and negotiating subcontractor agreements
• •Experience in an international environment
• •Extensive experience in managing and mitigating project risks
• •Proficiency in German and English (C1 level or higher)
• •Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• •Strong planning and organizational abilities
• •Decision-making skills, teamwork, and communication skills
• •Conflict management and negotiation skills
• •Adaptability and stress tolerance

Tasks

• •Manage the contracts lifecycle during project execution and warranty phases
• •Review and draft amendments and contractual documents
• •Renew contracts as needed
• •Provide guidance on contractual clauses and requirements
• •Support the change management process
• •Draft and review change orders, claims, and back charges
• •Defend against incoming claims from customers and subcontractors
• •Safeguard contractual obligations by tracking notifications
• •Monitor milestones in cooperation with the project team
• •Promote awareness of contract provisions
• •Prepare initial contract reviews and organize induction meetings
• •Issue reports and assessments on contracts
• •Liaise with corporate functions on disputes and specific matters
• •Monitor and draft contractual correspondence with customers and partners
• •Verify that all required insurances and guarantees are in place
• •Assist in negotiating contracts with subcontractors and vendors
• •Implement back-to-back subcontracts
• •Contribute to project close-out activities with clients and partners
• •Ensure all required certificates are issued and received
• •Provide solutions and resolve issues
• •Support the project team in achieving milestones
• •Engage in strategic contract negotiation and risk mitigation
• •Handle complex claims and dispute resolution
• •Collaborate cross-functionally and globally

Benefits