Lead Contract Manager

Are you an experienced Lead Contract Manager with background in construction? Are you a team-oriented professional with the ability to develop leaders? If so, then Vestas may have the opportunity for you! 

NCE > Customer Project Execution > Contract Management Central & East

The Construction Department oversees wind farm projects from inception to completion. Once a contract is signed, the team takes charge and remains responsible until final testing is done. Collaborating closely with logistics, procurement, and finance departments, they ensure the project stays on budget and on schedule while meeting safety and quality standards. Additionally, they work with the sales and legal departments to ensure each wind farm delivers the highest energy yield according to the client’s specifications.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard Vestas’ commercial interests during the construction phase of wind farms.
• Provide proactive advice on commercial and contractual issues to ensure projects meet safety, quality, time, and budget standards.
• Offer direct support to the Project Director, Project Manager, and other team members, ensuring alignment with legal and finance departments.
• Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of wind farm construction, including reviewing and advising on Turbine Supply Agreements.
• Facilitate project risk management, maintain the project risk register, and contribute to overall risk management efforts.
• Evaluate potential claim scenarios, manage claims-related activities, and draft formal claims correspondence.
• Record and communicate lessons learned to improve future contracts, and support Sales and Bid Management functions during the sales phase.

  Qualifications 

• At least 7 years of experience, with a minimum of 4 years in the wind industry.
• Proficient in negotiation tactics and planning.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management principles and procedures.
• Skilled in handling conflicts and dispute resolution.
• Effective in managing internal stakeholders.
• Advanced relationship management skills.
• Capable of coaching and mentoring junior Contract Managers

  Competencies 

• Demonstrate solid methodical skills.
• Maintain high cost and safety awareness.
• Work efficiently with a structured approach.
• Possess intercultural awareness and is team-oriented.
• Exhibit advanced verbal and written communication skills with customers and staff at all levels.
• Show significant problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.

  What we offer  We offer the opportunity to build your career in the market leader for onshore wind. This role will offer you the chance to take on a singular leadership opportunity on one of our most exciting projects. It's a great role to gain some experiences and bring your skills to the fore as you deliver high quality service to our customers and essentially the population who rely on this.    Additional information Primary work location: Arnhem, Hamburg or Vienna. This position requires up to 60 days travel per year. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 1.11.2024. You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.  Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.  With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.  Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.  To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.