Contract Manager

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

You can make your mark as contract manager by providing contractual support to the project management on international marine infrastructure projects of Boskalis and general contractual support may be provided to the relevant business units of the company.

You will be involved in international project assignments (outside UAE), working on a rotation of six weeks followed by four weeks of leave. Flexibility is key, as you may transition between projects for short- or long-term assignments.

Your responsibilities as a contract manager:

• Following project award, providing contractual and commercial support during the preparation and execution of (joint venture) projects.
• Developing and implementing a proper project administration, including the administration of variation orders and claims.
• Ensure the proper and timely submission of contract deliverables in relation to the main contract and subcontracts.
• Reviewing documents in relation to specific project(s), such as: joint venture or consortium agreements,  main contract and subcontracts.
• Drafting and reviewing of (covering) letters, variation orders and claims addressed to or received from  partners, client and subcontractors.
• Assisting in all required contract and / or subcontract negotiations during the execution phase of a project.
• Liaising with the insurance - , procurement - and treasury department and the  legal counsel involved.
• Increasing contractual awareness within the project team and supporting and developing expertise within the degal department.

Your qualities and experience
You can move ahead as a contract manager if you have:

• Master /bachelor’s degree in construction management, business administration, (civil) engineering, law or related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of international construction contracts such as FIDIC / LOGIC contracts is an advantage.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills.

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of our contract management and legal team, based in the Netherlands.
• Where you will work: You will be working on our international projects on a rotational scheme of six (6) weeks on and followed by four (4) weeks off.
• Full/part-time job: The position of contract manager is a full-time job.
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position of contract manager. Please contact Catherine Buenaagua, corporate recruiter via our careers page.

Interested? Please apply before the 31st of May 2024.

Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies

We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment- and selection agencies.

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