Project Contract Administrator

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the contracts lifecycle during project execution and warranty phases, including but not limited to: review and draft of amendments, contractual documents, renewal of contracts;
• Providing guidance and interpretation of contractual clauses and requirements;
• Support and champion the change management process. This includes drafting and reviewing change orders, claims, back charges and penalties, defence of incoming claims vis-a-vis customers, subcontractors and key vendors;
• Safeguarding contractual obligations including tracking and timely issuance of notifications, monitoring of milestones in cooperation with the project team;
• Focal point for promoting awareness on contracts provisions. Prepare initial contract review, organise contract induction meetings, issue reports, interpretations and assessments on contracts;
• Cooperation and liaison with corporate functions, e.g. finance, legal, compliance, IP on specific matters and possible disputes;
• Monitoring, drafting and reviewing all contractual correspondence between Prysmian and its customers as well as between joint venture and consortium partners and subcontractors/vendors;
• Verifying, in conjunction with dedicated departments, that all insurances and guarantees required by the contracts and subcontracts are in place and maintained;
• Assisting purchasing department in the negotiation of contracts with subcontractors and vendors. Implement back-to-back subcontracts;
• Contributing to Project “close-out” activities with clients, partners, subcontractors, and major vendors ensuring all required certificates are duly issued / received e.g. milestone completion certificates, handover certificate, acceptance certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Law Degree
• Knowledge of EPC contracts
• Knowledge of cable or energy industry preferred
• Willingness to travel

Minimum experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years PQE as a Contract Manager or Portfolio Contract Manager.
• Proven experience in contract preparation, negotiation, and amendments.
• Background in creating and negotiating international subcontracts with back-to-back implementation.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in technical environments.

Key competencies:

• Fluent in German and English
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective planning, organization, and time management
• Decisiveness, proactivity, teamwork, and communication skills
• Proficiency in conflict management, negotiation, adaptability