Contract Senior Manager

• Safeguard the organization’s contractual and commercial interests across large-scale EPC and PPA projects
• Advise the CEO DG, Country Manager, Project Director, and project teams on contractual obligations, rights, and risk exposures
• Interpret contracts and subcontracts
• Draft and coordinate contractual correspondence with clients and subcontractors
• Lead preparation of variation proposals (RFPs) and value engineering proposals (VEPs)
• Manage development and defence of claims, including extensions of time, disturbance costs, and other entitlements
• Establish and maintain records supporting variation and claim substantiation
• Educate and guide project teams on contractual obligations and best practices
• Own and coordinate the Risk & Opportunities process across all DG business units
• Prepare risk deliverables and internal Risk & Opportunities registers
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and management plans
• Interface with legal, engineering, construction, client, and subcontractor stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, or related discipline; postgraduate or legal qualifications are a plus
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in contract and commercial management within large-scale EPC and PPA contract including IFRS 16 rules
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-value contracts and complex claims in international, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong familiarity with industry-standard project management and risk management tools
• In-depth knowledge of international construction contracts, especially FIDIC (Yellow Book) and NEC3
• Proven experience preparing and defending complex contractual claims, including EOT, loss and expense, and change orders
• Strong understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and documentation within project frameworks
• Ability to manage and assess contractual financial implications and ensure commercial outcomes
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to achieve win-win outcomes with clients and subcontractors
• Proficient in English (required) and at least two of Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or French

Core Competencies

Expertise in contract and commercial management for large-scale EPC and PPA projects, with a strong focus on risk identification, mitigation, and the preparation of complex contractual claims. Proficient in managing high-value contracts and ensuring compliance with international construction standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• FIDIC (Yellow Book) Knowledge
• Complex Claims Preparation
• Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

• Contract Interpretation
• Claims Management
• Variation Proposal Preparation
• Risk Identification
• Financial Implications Assessment
• IFRS 16 Compliance
• Value Engineering Proposals
• EOT Management
• Change Order Management

Soft Skills

• Skilled Negotiator
• Educator and Guide

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Postgraduate or Legal Qualifications

Industry Keywords

• EPC Projects
• PPA Contracts
• International Construction Contracts
• NEC3
• Multi-Stakeholder Environments

Tools & Technologies

• Project Management Tools
• Risk Management Tools