Contract Manager
Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany
Full Time
12 hours ago
$50,000 - $60,000 EUR
No Sponsorship
Key skills
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementCommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead contract negotiations with EPC subcontractors and suppliers
- Manage and administer subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with obligations
- Support senior lawyers in claims management, dispute resolution, and other legal matters
- Monitor subcontractor performance and report on contract metrics to management
- Ensure all contracts meet applicable laws, industry standards, and company policies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, EPC partners and subcontractors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferably German or Common Law)
- Fluency in English; German and additional European languages are an advantage
- Minimum of five years’ experience in contract management, ideally within relevant European markets
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC), subcontracts, purchase orders, and supply agreements
- Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and projects concurrently
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, SharePoint, and e-signature tools
- Experience with project management tools and/or contract management systems is considered an asset
Benefits
- Flexible working hours with defined core hours
- Corporate fitness program (Hansefit)
- Subsidized parking in the city center or public transport allowance
- Company bike program (JobRad)