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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