Contract Manager - construction (hybrid mode position)

Contract Strategy and Planning

• Develop contract strategies tailored to project needs.
• Participate in defining execution modes and procurement strategies.
• Identify and assess contractual, commercial and operational risks.
• Advise stakeholders on the contractual impacts of business decisions.

Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Award

• Prepare, revise and negotiate contracts for goods, services and construction.
• Participate in calls for tenders and supplier and contractor selection processes.
• Ensure the integration of technical, commercial, legal and risk management requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms, liability clauses, warranties and claims management mechanisms.

Risk Management

• Identify contract-related risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor critical obligations that may affect the project's cost, schedule or quality.
• Advise management on strategic contract issues.

Collaboration and Governance

• Work closely with procurement, engineering, construction, project control and legal teams.
• Train and support teams on best contract practices.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement processes.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in administration, law, engineering, project management or a related field.
• Additional training in contract management, procurement or risk management.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in contract management in complex project environments.
• Proven experience in the construction, infrastructure, energy, mining or consulting engineering sectors.
• Significant experience in negotiating and administering large-scale contracts.
• Experience in managing contractual claims and dispute resolution.

Technical skills

• Excellent knowledge of contract administration.
• Good understanding of the legal and commercial principles applicable to contracts.
• Mastery of procurement and subcontractor management processes.
• Solid ability to analyze contractual risks.
• Mastery of document management and ERP tools.
• Excellent mastery of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.