Safeguard the organization’s contractual and commercial interests across large-scale EPC and PPA projects
Advise the CEO DG, Country Manager, Project Director, and project teams on contractual obligations, rights, and risk exposures
Interpret contracts and subcontracts
Draft and coordinate contractual correspondence with clients and subcontractors
Lead preparation of variation proposals (RFPs) and value engineering proposals (VEPs)
Manage development and defence of claims, including extensions of time, disturbance costs, and other entitlements
Establish and maintain records supporting variation and claim substantiation
Educate and guide project teams on contractual obligations and best practices
Own and coordinate the Risk & Opportunities process across all DG business units
Prepare risk deliverables and internal Risk & Opportunities registers
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and management plans
Interface with legal, engineering, construction, client, and subcontractor stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, or related discipline; postgraduate or legal qualifications are a plus
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in contract and commercial management within large-scale EPC and PPA contract including IFRS 16 rules
Demonstrated ability to manage high-value contracts and complex claims in international, multi-stakeholder environments
Strong familiarity with industry-standard project management and risk management tools
In-depth knowledge of international construction contracts, especially FIDIC (Yellow Book) and NEC3




Proven experience preparing and defending complex contractual claims, including EOT, loss and expense, and change orders
Strong understanding of risk identification, mitigation, and documentation within project frameworks
Ability to manage and assess contractual financial implications and ensure commercial outcomes
Skilled negotiator with the ability to achieve win-win outcomes with clients and subcontractors
Proficient in English (required) and at least two of Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or French
Core Competencies
Expertise in contract and commercial management for large-scale EPC and PPA projects, with a strong focus on risk identification, mitigation, and the preparation of complex contractual claims. Proficient in managing high-value contracts and ensuring compliance with international construction standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract Management
Risk Management
FIDIC (Yellow Book) Knowledge
Complex Claims Preparation
Negotiation Skills
Hard Skills
Contract Interpretation
Claims Management
Variation Proposal Preparation
Risk Identification
Financial Implications Assessment
IFRS 16 Compliance
Value Engineering Proposals
EOT Management
Change Order Management
Soft Skills
Skilled Negotiator
Educator and Guide
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Postgraduate or Legal Qualifications
Industry Keywords
EPC Projects
PPA Contracts
International Construction Contracts
NEC3
Multi-Stakeholder Environments
Tools & Technologies
Project Management Tools
Risk Management Tools
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📌 Contract Senior Manager (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid