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Contract Manager

Posted 26 Mar 2024
Work experience
1 to 3 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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A unique maritime adventure

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we do something new every day. We operate the world’s largest crane vessels and with them we transport, install, and remove offshore structures for the offshore energy markets. Our projects range from installing wind turbines, removing retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and installing platforms up to 50,000 metric tons. By joining us, you will play an important part in our unique maritime adventure.

Your role in the story

You are involved in drafting the contracts during the tender phase and will manage the contracts in execution. Furthermore you ensure that the contractual terms and conditions, including variations, of the contracts for various scopes of work are acceptable in order to minimize unfavorable legal or financial consequences. You report to the Managing Legal Counsel and Project Managers and work closely with all disciplines involved with the projects, such as Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Legal, Tax and Finance. Your daily tasks and responsibilities include the following:

  • Assist and advise the Project Manager on contractual matters, both client and subcontractor related;
  • Support the Project Manager during client negotiations;
  • Represent Heerema Marine Contractors in contract matters towards clients, authorities and external parties;
  • Set up, negotiate, review and approve variation orders and amendments;
  • Maintain an archive of past client contractual terms, conditions, qualifications and correspondence.

Who will you work with?

As Contract Manager you are part of the Business Unit Wind (which focusses itself on the successful winning and execution of wind projects) and possess the skill to signal possible obstacles well ahead and act accordingly in case needed.

Is this the job for you?

  • Master degree in Law or Engineering and familiar with basic English contract law;
  • Relevant experience in managing large scale contracts, negotiation and resolution of complex contractual issues;
  • Motivated, driven and ability to think and act from an owner's mindset perspective;
  • Excellent analytical skills and communication, both written and spoken, is one of your stronger points;
  • Willingness to travel on a regular basis or open for relocation in case needed.

Here is what it takes to be a real Heerema colleague

  • Learning mindset, which means being open to feedback, curious, and eager to learn;
  • Personal leadership which means you are an entrepreneur at heart, have the mindset of a founder and take control of your own work and development.

Working at Heerema Marine Contractors

Making the impossible possible offshore, this is what drives us at Heerema! To execute our offshore projects we must innovate, engineer and develop to find solutions for our clients’ challenges. We are passionate about sustainability and are guided by our Sustainability Roadmap to reduce our impact on the planet. Working with Heerema means working in an international, informal, and friendly environment where you will meet likeminded and passionate colleagues.

Here's why people love working with us

  • Working on challenging projects;
  • Extensive onboarding process and opportunities to develop;
  • A development program to allow your talents to flourish;
  • Fun Friday-afternoon get together with colleagues;
  • Excellent perks and benefits, including a personal performance bonus, travel allowance, and contributions to your pension and insurance;
  • Free exercise facilities;
  • A social safety net with committed colleagues around you;
  • Plenty of digital and real-world activities to get to know colleagues outside your team;
  • 30 days off to fully recharge;
  • A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) brings more than 50 years of specialized skills to the offshore energy industry. Oil and gas companies rely on HMC for full offshore field development in the toughest of environments in all the seas of the world. We build long-term client relationships by solving what looks like impossible challenges and by delivering on our promises. Innovation and ingenuity are key to our success.

Engineering
Leiden
Active in 5 countries
1,000 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 35 years

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