Region APC > Customer Project Execution - APAC > Contract Management Offshore
The Contracts Manager is a construction role which sits in the Contracts Management department within the broader Customer Project Execution (CPX) team. The CPX team is responsible for the construction of wind farms, from producing proposals for developers through to hand over to the Service organisation.
Working collaboratively in a matrix structure with the Construction, Legal and Procurement teams, as well as with other relevant stakeholders including the Client/Principal and Subcontractors, the Contracts Manager works to preserve the commercial interest of the Company while ensuring contractual compliance.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to ensure, protect and enhance Vestas' commercial and contractual position on projects under construction, both upstream and downstream. This is performed through applying Vestas' procedures and processes to the administration of ongoing contracts and utilizing contractual knowledge and specialized skills to develop and implement claim and dispute strategies.
- Prepare and develop variation and claim strategies
- Develop, review and negotiate variations and cost/time claims
- Prepare and develop strategies to respond to claims and variations
- Manage securities and insurances along with insurance claims
- Drafting/reviewing contractual correspondence
- Reviewing payment claim submissions
- Develop and review subcontract packages in collaboration with Procurement
- Attend project meetings
- Facilitate the lessons learned process to improve Vestas' position on projects under negotiation and to further develop contract administration process and procedures
- Manage external consultants when engaged for contractual assistance
- Active participation in dispute avoidance/resolution strategies
Qualifications
We are looking for a person with qualifications and experience that align with the below. We are open to receiving applications from candidates who may not meet all criteria but can show extensive relevant experience.
- Minimum degree qualified in technical, legal or financial field
- Experience of or qualifications in Contract Law
- 8+ years experience managing contracts within construction, particularly with large scale EPC within energy
- Offshore wind construction experience would be beneficial
Competencies
- Primavera or Microsoft Project experience would be beneficial but not mandatory, as would experience with Procore
- Good health and safety mindset
- Able to collaborate across cultures developing a collaborative team environment
- Interest in large-scale renewable energy projects
- Strategic focus with commercial understanding
- Ability to find simplicity in the midst of complexity
What We Offer
- An opportunity to join a rapidly growing company in the wind and energy sector
- A consistent focus on internal development with a focus on skills and professional development
- An opportunity to grow your career locally or internationally through our global business and HR network of centers of excellence
- A commitment to flexible working conditions
Additional Benefit
- National Statutory Insurance Program
- Group Insurance for Employee and Dependents
- Annual merit review
- Leave (Additional annual leave, paid sick/ medical leave (provide regular pay for first 15 days of sick leave), additional maternity leave (120 days), additional pregnancy checkups accompaniment leave and paternity leave to statutory (10 days), menstruation leave)
- New employee medical examination/Annual medical examination
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Flexible working schedule and remote work
- Variety of employee activities
- Unlimited coffee and snacks in variety
- Diverse and open work environment
- Highly value career development of employees, support internal transfer and promotion
Additional Information
We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before the 17th of Feb. 2025.
BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
