Contract Manager (f/m/d)

Specialist | Full-Time | Legal

Experience in contract management? Interested in an international environment and renewable energies? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Region NCE > Customer Project Execution, NCE > Contract Management Central & East

The CPX (Customer Project Execution) department is responsible for the project management of all wind farm projects from the start of the contract to completion. The team will take responsibility for a wind farm after the contract has been signed and will remain responsible until the final tests have been completed. Working closely with the logistics, procurement, and finance departments, the project team ensures that the project stays on budget and on schedule, and that our safety and quality standards are met. In addition, the project team works closely with the sales and legal departments to ensure that each wind farm delivers the highest energy yield within the customer specification.

Responsibilities

Contract management safeguards Vestas' commercial interests during the construction phase. During the construction phase of new wind farms, we take on core tasks and support the project team with proactive and constant advice and recommendations on commercial and contractual issues related to the implementation of a project in terms of safety, quality, time and budget. For individual construction projects, Contract Management provides direct contract management support to the project team. The Contract Manager also ensures coordination with internal departments, including the legal and financial departments, sales and bid management.

Area of responsibility

• Commercial and contractual support during the construction phase of new wind farms, including advising internal stakeholders on turbine supply contracts
• Enforcing claims against clients and subcontractors as well as conducting negotiations with these parties
• Ensuring compliance with internal processes in the creation, filing and documentation of correspondence and records
• Responsibility for claims management, including assessment of potential damage scenarios, derivation of recommendations and writing formal letters
• Contribution to risk management (ONS) through identification and assessment of contractual risks
• Capture and analyze contract-related insights to help optimize and evolve contract structures
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and management to ensure effective implementation of contractual obligations

Qualifications

• Academic degree in law or business law (Bachelor's, Master's or Diploma)
• at least 7 years of professional experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts
• Sound knowledge of construction and energy contracts, preferably with experience in power plant projects (FIDIC or EPCI is an advantage)
• Language skills: Fluent in German and English, both oral and written
• Willingness to travel of up to 20% as well as pronounced cost and security awareness
• Strong methodological, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a structured, independent way of working
• Ability to work in a team, intercultural understanding and very good communication skills at all levels - internally and externally

We offer an exciting job with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine manufacturer. We value initiative, a sense of responsibility and accuracy. You will be part of an international environment with a good commitment to development and colleagues who support each other.

In addition, we offer

• Onboarding Program
• Flexible working hours
• Home office (up to 8 days/month)

Our commitment to a fair hiring
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessar contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.

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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.
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