Leap29 have an exciting new job opportunity available on behalf of an electricity producer who focus on Renewables projects Globally. The position which we are seeking to fill is for a Contract Manager to be involved on a portfolio of projects across all Solar, Wind, and BESS technologies in both EPC and O&M Business Lines which will support the project team on contractual and legal aspects.
Responsibilities:
Negotiation of EPC and O&M Contracts:
Draft contracts and amendments, bring continuous improvement to the contract templates; Support contract negotiations; Identify and optimize the contract’s commercial leverage; Prepare the contract summary to be presented to management;
Supplier Contracts:
Analyse and negotiate supplier contracts with Procurement and Construction; Improve and optimise existing subcontract templates and general purchasing terms;
Project Execution Follow-up:
Ensure contractual follow-up of the projects; Manage and supervise changes, variations and claims in both EPC and O&M Contracts and subcontracts; Manage the project’s contract documentation and communications; Analyse and measure the risk versus the opportunities;
Tools and Methods, in coordination with the PMO Department:
Set up and monitor contractual management processes for ongoing projects; Set up and track the project performance indicators; Inform the team on main contract risks; Raise contract and commercial awareness; Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, Code of Conduct and other internal rules and procedures.
Requirements:
Master’s degree or Degree Engineering or Law; Prior experience in Quantity Surveying will be valued; At least 5 years of professional experience as Contract Manager (construction contracts, equipment purchases or engineering contracts); Additional legal and/ or contract management training on international construction/ industrial projects is very much appreciated; Knowledge and experience in renewable energies and energy sector and its regulation is a strong plus; Excellent writing skills and knowledge in drafting legal documents; Good understanding of corporate taxation and ability to measure the impact of taxes on the contract's P&L; Good understanding of a project lifecycles (methods, processes, project management practices); Fluent English – knowledge of French and local languages is valued Availability for national and international travels;