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

📌 Contract Project Senior Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Madrid