Contract Manager

Position: Contract Manager

Our client is a company who leads in specialized fields of dredging, marine engineering and environmental remediation. The company roots are in Belgium, however they have build a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operation in more than 90 countries worldwide.

As a Contract Manager, you will provide support on a project-related basis and from a contractual-technical perspective, in executing the contracts that the company has entered into with clients or main contractors and the subcontracts and supply agreements thereunder.

Your responsibilities

• You will be the go-to person for all contractual matters during the life of the project.
• You will proactively monitor contractual rights and obligations under the contract and/or subcontract(s).
• You will ensure that any contractual entitlements are timely and duly notified to the proper party in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and/or subcontract(s).
• You will establish clear and direct communication lines with all internal and external stakeholders.
• More specifically, you will provide support to the Project, to and under the direction of the Project Manager, which includes the following tasks and responsibilities: 1. Developing, drafting and implementing a contract management plan; 2. Contract compliance; 3. Subcontractor management; 4. Site-related communication; 5. Assistance to invoicing process; 6. Variation initiation and management; 7. Claims management; 8. Stakeholder management; 9. Document management.

Your profile

• You have obtained a Master in Laws, Economics or Engineering.
• You have 5 years’ experience in the field of contract management, preferably within the fields of expertise of dredging, marine engineering or offshore wind.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, BIMCO and LOGIC model contracts is considered essential.
• You are fluent in English. All other languages are considered an asset.
• You have excellent analytical skills and written communication is one of your strong points.

Location: Belgium (Worldwide)

Contract: Permanent