Contract Manager; m​/w​/d

About this opportunity

Contract Manager responsible for overseeing the contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, mitigating risks, and supporting project delivery.

Location:

Düsseldorfor Colon

• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Delivering high-quality services and ensuring that deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Contract oversight
• Ensuring contract compliance, overseeing the assurance process
• Preparing contract documents and drafting terms and conditions
• Drafting and issuing project correspondence
• Claims preparation and assessment
• Change control, variation management
• Subcontracting strategy, oversight & approvals
• Pro‑active commercial risk management
• Leading project meetings as appropriate
• Negotiating and awarding of contracts
• Advising Directors promptly of any issues that have arisen, or that might arise, on projects; in particular those that might impact on Gleeds professional indemnity (PI) insurance.

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Contracts Management (FIDIC and national contracts)
• Experience managing contracts for construction projects in Germany.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work.
• Excellent problem solving, negotiating, financial and numeracy skills
• Sound ICT skills, with a high proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• High level of English and German (both).

• Engineering degree

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.