Senior 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

Job Description
You can make your mark as Senior Contract manager by providing contractual support during the preparation and execution of projects of Boskalis. As Senior Contract Manager you will take the lead in complex and high profile (joint venture) projects, while also supervising and training Contract Managers and Quantity Surveyors.

You will be part of the Contract Management team within our Business Legal team, providing guidance and advice on a wide range of contractual matters. You will support our business in various fields across the maritime industry, including dredging and offshore energy.

In this role you can be based in the Netherlands (Papendrecht) or the UK. Flexibility is required as you might need to move from project to project in Europe on a short/long term assignment.

Your responsibilities as Senior Contract Manager
:

• Provide contractual support during the preparation, execution, and closure of complex (joint venture) projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, variation orders, claims.
• Draft and review correspondence with partners, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate and timely project administration, including the management of variation orders, claims, and contract deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Project Team, as well as the Insurance, Procurement, and Treasury department, and closely work together with the (Senior) Legal Counsel involved.
• Mentor and supervise the Contract Manager(s) and Quantity Surveyor(s) assigned to the project.
• Enhance contractual awareness within the Project Team.

Your Qualities And Experience
You can move ahead as Senior Contract manager if you have:

• Master / bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and/or master's degree in Law.
• At least ten years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in an international maritime or civil engineering environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the main forms of international construction contracts (Logic, BIMCO, IMCA, NEC, FIDIC and others).
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written). Also your are:
• Open to international assignments and willing to work (on rotation) at project sites abroad.
• A team player, strong communicator with business-oriented

Qualifications
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 legal & contract management team, based in The Netherlands.
• Where you will work: You will mostly be working on our international projects. The projects are based in Europe.
• Full/part-time job: The position of Senior 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 is clear we are a good match, we will make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information
We will be happy to answer your questions about the position of senior contract manager. Please contact Rosanne Boer, Sr Recruiter, via

Interested?

Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.

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