Lead the negotiation of our contracts, focusing on high-risk provisions alignment.
Identify and quantify liability gaps and develop mitigation strategies.
Negotiate specific unforeseen condition and latent defect protocols.
Own change management by monitoring risk and scope growth.
Hold the authority to withhold notice to proceed or halt subcontractor mobilization if compliance hurdles are not met.
Lead the strategy for all major commercial claims.
Transition deals from sales to operations by creating project risk playbooks.
Conduct regular commercial health checks on all active projects.
Work with the project execution team to ensure a clean commercial interface.

7-10 years of experience in commercial management, contract law, or project controls within the energy or heavy infrastructure sectors.
Direct experience in hydropower or similar high-consequence retrofit environments (nuclear, thermal, or offshore wind).
Proven track record of managing matrixed reporting lines and the ability to manage across functions on compliance issues.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil) or Construction Management.
Not required, but preferred Master’s in Construction Law (LLM), JD, or MBA.
High-level proficiency in negotiating and interpreting complex EPC and/or equipment supply contracts.
Familiarity with FIDIC (Silver and Yellow Books) and NEC4 a plus.
Ability to analyze schedules (CPM) and cost reports to identify hidden delays or cost overruns that require contractual notices.
Familiarity with project and contract management tools.

Senior Commercial Operations and Contracts Manager

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