Contract/Commercial Manager (m/w/d) Germany

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis
• On-site

Job Description

Northvolt is now in the middle of establishing in Germany and one of the first team to staff will be our Construction team to start the construction of the gigafactory in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein. We are now looking for a self-driven and technically competent Contracts Manager. The role is based in Hamburg with an outreach to Heide. In joining us you will play an important role in building some of the first large scale European battery factories and in the transition to a carbon-free society.

As a Contracts Manager you will be a part of the Construction team; implementing contract strategy while directly spearheading the construction of our facilities from a greenfield to a commissioned building. You will safeguard Northvolt through proper Contract management, minimise project risks through application of best commercial and contractual management practices.

The team: You will be an integral part of the Project Team and work intimately with the Program, Project Management, Engineering and Procurement teams.

You will manage and support a team of Quantity Surveyors/Contract Specialists and Clients Owners Representatives and carry out the Contract Management of all construction projects on the Ett campus.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Management of all Construction Contracts and support the team in administering during Construction.
• Management of Construction Change Management and supporting the team in administering during Construction.
• Management Contractor & Supplier management
• Participate in Risk & Contingency management and mitigation of any claims during construction.
• Proactive approach to avoid Construction Claims and handling of Claims if arise.

The person we are looking for is driven, sharp and eager to learn. You are used to a high paced work environment and got good time management skills. You thrive by leading others and work towards common goals. You will get the chance to have a real impact on our success story and see the results of your work. Our organization values great self-discipline and a natural talent to make things happen.

Apply with your CV or LinkedIn profile. We look forward to reading your application!

Full time employment, fixed salary. Planned starting date is to be discussed.

Skills & Requirements

We believe that you have:

• A degree in BsC/MSc in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent
• Solid technical experience in all cost management areas, planning, estimating, pre-contract, post contract and final account.
• Excellent English and German written and oral skills
• Proficient in MS suite
• Passion and enthusiasm for project Execution, Construction and Commercials

Bonus points for:

• You are a team player, that loves to be in an international environment where good relationships and stakeholder management is key to achieve results.
• You are highly organized and result-driven.
• You act proactively and have a can-do attitude that goes beyond expectations.

About the company

Northvolt makes green batteries for a blue planet. Affordable cells and high-quality battery systems. All manufactured with a record-low carbon footprint. Purposely built to provide Europe with the opportunity to switch to renewable energy – efficiently and entirely.

To accomplish this, we do things differently. We design, manufacture, and recycle everything under one roof. We even build our own factories. All this is incredibly challenging and requires us to think in unconventional ways. We’re constantly experimenting, learning and adapting to make batteries so great – they will one day make oil history.

Northvolt is growing fast. We’re staffing our international office in Stockholm, our R&D facility, Northvolt Labs, in Västerås, as well as our Gdansk facility for production of battery systems. We're also hiring for our gigafactory Northvolt Ett in Skellefteå, Sweden. We want to work with smart individuals from all disciplines. Strong individuals that truly want to make a positive impact on the future. Those of us already on board share a passion for our mission. We’re prepared to work hard in pursuit of excellence. We enjoy the ride and our main drive is to make a difference for real. As a team, we’re dedicated to thinking new, working hard and having fun.