Contract Manager

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract negotiation, management, and supervision on a challenging railway project. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership opportunity on a flagship railway project. 2. Integration into a dynamic and professional team. 3. Career development opportunities. DESCRIPTION **Contract Manager** ======================= **About Eosol Group:** Eosol Group is a leading engineering and construction company with a diversified portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, and we seek talented professionals to join our team. **The Opportunity:** We are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join a challenging railway project, reporting to the Technical Contract Management Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a strong civil engineering background and extensive experience in contract management, seeking a leadership role on a flagship project. **Location:** Porto area **Key Responsibilities:** * **Contract Negotiation and Drafting:** Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring terms and conditions reflect Eosol Group’s and the project’s best interests. * **Contract Compliance:** Supervise and ensure all contracting parties strictly fulfill their technical, legal, and commercial obligations, proactively identifying and resolving any deviations. * **Contractual Risk Management:** Identify, analyze, and manage potential risks (legal, financial, operational, technical) associated with contracts, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies. * **Reporting and Monitoring:** Prepare and present detailed periodic reports on the status of each contract, monitoring performance metrics, schedule adherence, and budget compliance, and communicating any incidents or deviations. * **Change Management and Dispute Resolution:** Manage contractual change processes and resolve any disputes or claims that may arise, ensuring fair and efficient resolution. * **Interdepartmental Coordination:** Collaborate closely with engineering, legal, finance, and operations teams to ensure contract management aligns with overall project objectives. * **Stakeholder Interface:** Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, regulatory authorities, suppliers, and subcontractors. **Essential Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field. * Minimum 15 years of proven professional experience as a Contract Manager or in equivalent roles with similar responsibilities. * Solid experience in railway projects, with specific knowledge of track materials, construction, or railway infrastructure refurbishment. * In-depth understanding of contract law principles and best practices in contract management. * Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership competencies. * Proficiency in Portuguese (spoken and written). * Availability to work in the Porto area. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Knowledge of additional languages (English, Spanish). * Experience with project and contract management software. * Relevant certifications in project or contract management. **What We Offer:** * Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-impact railway project. * Integration into a dynamic and professional team. * Competitive remuneration and benefits. * Career development opportunities. If you possess the experience and qualifications we seek and are ready for a new challenge on an exciting project, please submit your application.