Project(s):
High-complexity national and international EPC and engineering projects in the power generation, biomass, renewable energy, hydrogen, cogeneration and other industrial facility sectors. The selected candidate will take part in some of the most relevant energy and industrial initiatives in the market, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international environments.
Responsibilities/Duties of the position:
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the contractual management of the assigned projects, ensuring the proper protection of the company's interests through proactive management of the contracts under their responsibility.
We are looking for a professional with proven experience leading the contractual strategy of complex projects, including the management of change orders, potential claims, extensions of time (EOT) and other aspects related to defending contractual positions and recovering costs and schedules. The candidate must provide a strategic vision focused on preventing and resolving contractual issues throughout the entire project lifecycle.
The role will include the following duties, among others:
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Review and analyse main engineering and EPC contracts, as well as subcontracts and associated agreements, ensuring compliance with the contractual obligations of clients, partners and subcontractors, and promoting the actions necessary to protect the company's interests.
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Support project directors in contractual management strategy.
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Advise project teams on the interpretation and application of contracts, assessing the impact of contractual decisions on project execution.
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Identify, assess and monitor contractual risks, opportunities and deviations, analysing their economic, time and commercial impacts and promoting the necessary mitigation measures.
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Participate in the identification, preparation, documentation and follow-up of change orders, potential claims and other events with contractual impact, collaborating with the Legal Department in managing disputes when necessary.
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Draft and manage contractual communications and support the resolution of conflicts with main clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
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Supervise the management of guarantees, bonds and insurance required under the main contract.
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Prepare contractual status reports, indicators and monitoring reports on the projects.
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Support the Legal Department in the preparation, management and resolution of claims and contractual disputes.
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Participate in managing contract close-out.
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Support the sales team in reviewing contractual terms during the bid phase.
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Collaborate with the department on improving and standardising processes, templates and tools, implementing good practices, lessons learned and developing digitalisation initiatives.
Competencies:
We are looking for a proactive profile with analytical capacity, attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, results and problem-solving orientation, and the ability to work autonomously in high-demand environments.
Required/minimum academic qualification:
Degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, or similar.
Required experience:
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Minimum 5 years in Contract Manager positions, on complex industrial projects involving engineering services and/or EPC
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Proven experience in contractual management, including the management of change orders, claims and other events with contractual impact
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Ability to analyse complex contractual documentation, assess risks and develop strategies to protect the company's interests
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Experience in international and multidisciplinary environments
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Experience in managing and administering national and international contracts, with knowledge of FIDIC contract models or other international standards being an advantage.
Desirable:
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Experience in projects involving power generation, biomass, renewables, hydrogen, cogeneration, "Oil & Gas" or other complex industrial plants
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Arbitration, dispute resolution or management of contractual disputes.
Languages:
Spanish and professional English.
Place of work:
Madrid city centre.
Geographic mobility:
Availability for occasional travel to construction sites and project visits outside the head office, both nationally and internationally.
Type of vacancy:
Permanent position (indefinite contract) directly on the EAG payroll.
What we offer:
Stable position at a leading engineering company with involvement in strategic national and international projects.
Competitive compensation package consisting of fixed salary, variable pay and a wide range of social benefits:
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Flexible hours
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Up to 2 remote working days per week
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Intensive working day on Fridays and in summer
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Meal allowance
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Continuous training through its own specialised catalogue
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Free English and/or French classes with native teachers
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Incentives linked to official language certifications
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Life insurance
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Childcare allowance
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Flexible compensation plan (transport, meals and childcare)
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Discounts on private health insurance.