Commercial Contract Manager Asset Project in Business Area Wind (f/m/d)

Bewerbungsfrist 24-08-2020 Vacancy content Do you want to shape the future? Join our journey towards Fossil Free Living within one generation. Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like Solar and Batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation and solar and batteries installations in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The purpose of Project Delivery Offshore is to construct projects of modern Offshore windfarms with high focus on safety, budget and quality within the agreed timeline as well as focusing on the further development of our standardized project approach including using lesson learned and our RoadMap set-up. We´re now looking for a Commercial Contract Manager in BU Offshore Wind. The Commercial Contract Manager is facilitating Offshore Wind projects being responsible for contractual and commercial issues during execution phase of multi-contracts. As Commercial Contract Manager you are reporting directly to the Head of Contract Management in BU Offshore. In the asset you are reporting to the Commercial Project Manager. As Commercial Contract Manager you have the following key responsibilities: Manage proactively the contracts to ensure a full alignment of the project team with given contractual requirements as well as on the commercial alignment of work progress with the defined project budget. Ensures that contractual variations and changes or claims with regard to the scope of delivery and services, prices, timeline or other contractual agreements are enforced and up-to-date. Regular review of contract and claim management strategy, results and forecasts in conjunction with the Commercial Project Manager and commercial support. Leads package in variation requests and/or notices from a contractor (key interfaces are the package manager, procurement and legal). Support with early and holistic preparation and documentation of dispute readiness documentation. Support the procurement manager, package manager, technical and commercial project manager and project director with the contractual arrangements, management and award of contracts. Develop commercial standards to ensure future business needs are met What we are looking for Candidates for this post have a graduate degree in a commercial subject, legal, engineering or equivalent with a broad based technical background and first class commercial skills. Supply chain, logistics and/or commercial management experience have been gained in complex roles including joint ventures and large capital projects with responsibility for delivery to a profit & loss account. Extensive knowledge of FIDIC and LOGIC contracts, legal and commercial contract terms are essential. Competences preferably have been gained in highly regulated industries (e.g. offshore, renewables, oil and gas or chemical industry). You are a highly motivated and communicative person who is able to focus on both people and business Strong commercial contract and negotiation experience Strong self-performance management and delivery focus with the ability to balance conflicting requirements of quality, cost and time and make decisions in tight timescales Strong analytical skills and the ability to consolidate a large amount of information and to present the information in a clear and structured format You are living up to the experience principles (Open-Active-Positive-Safety) of Vattenfall Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in cross-functional teams, both a leader and a team player You have the drive and passion to steer the package for success by collaboration with the full project organisation Your command of English is strong, both verbally and written. Location Location can be flexible on one of the main Vattenfall locations (Amsterdam, London, Kolding or Hamburg). Regular business trips are required. We offer Work in an open, agile and modern environment and collaborating with great colleagues who support each other. Offering you a work environment with diverse, international and inspiring colleagues where we focus on resilience, knowing that this is a key element for your wellbeing. We support the reconciliation between work and private life with flexible working conditions supported by a smart travel policy. The advantages of working for Vattenfall are about more than money – join our journey towards Fossil Free Living within one generation. More information We welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter via the application button at this page. Last day to apply is the 24th of August 2020. For more information about the position you are welcome to contact our Senior Recruiter Anica Zerfuss, +49 40 79022 2141 or the Head of Contract Management, Kristiane Hoch-Eckart, +49 1525 4627 673. At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. We look forward to your application!