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In this capacity, the Contract Manager shall take on a broad package of tasks, including but not limited to the following:

• review and build project's commercial position regarding suitability of contractor's as-sold delivery methodology;
• track asset taking-over, whilst managing contractor's defects liabilities;
• coordinate and deliver the commercial strategy for additional third-party cable lay vessel;
• support dispute management; and
• support closure of historical variations and claims
• Procurement (where required)
• Any other contracts within the project

Requirements

• Procurement and contract management experience; and
• Location: EU / TW. Preference is in TW or Asia timezone Development and implementation of Offshore Wind projects:
• Support main project contracts in Hai Long, ensuring that all key contractual requirements are complied with both by the project and by our contractors, and taking responsibility for contract administration and management of commercial issues, claims and variations.
• Undertake contract reviews and advise project team on how to interpret and apply key contract provisions on the day-to-day operational clauses of contracts.
• Provide analysis of commercial issues post-contract, preparing notes of advice and commercial drafting for post-contract claims and variations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory provisions in the wind farm permitting, lease and power purchase agreements.
• Maintain a commercial dashboard and contract management register to ensure a proper tracking of claims, payments, warranties, etc.
• Enhance contractual awareness across project team.
• Lead on certain procurement activities for your allocated package, including implementation of sourcing strategies aligned with procurement objectives, with the approved budget and in compliance with governance and purchasing procedures.
• Support day-to-day or regular stakeholder management and commercial and contractual reporting towards project owners.
• Ownership of overall contract and commercial registers, including its development and maintenance.
• Work closely with subject matter experts on the evaluation of potential contractual and commercial impacts of (technical) decisions.
• Liaise and manage relationship with local stakeholders, landowners, and authorities.
• Provide administrative support on project related tasks.
• Work with subject matter experts within the global Asset Management & Operations team for accurate and efficient project delivery.
• Liaise with colleagues on other contracts/projects to ensure sharing of knowledge and consistency of approach.
• Coordinate with the PMO and finance department to ensure correct change process has been applied and correct account payables and account receivables in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Support with package budgeting.
• Communication, both verbal and written, in English is essential. The project works under the matrix reporting structure. In the role of Contract Manager, you will report to the Procurement and Commercial Lead of the project, as well as to the respective package manager of the package in question.

This Role Might be for You If 

• Subsea Cable T&I experience in the capacity of Contract Manager in which you were responsible for post-contract delivery of the commercial strategy
• Knowledge of FIDIC type contracts
• You have relevant working experience. i.e., 5-10 years’ experience working within the field of offshore wind or other energy/infrastructure projects.
• 3+ Years of procurement / contracting / contract management experience.
• Direct experience as contracts/commercial manager during development and execution phases of projects in excess of EUR 50m, FIDIC based contracts
• Sufficient understanding of infrastructure project scope of works, project phases and typical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of international and national procurement and law, supply chain management, claims management.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation associated with construction projects
• Experienced in commercial stakeholder / general stakeholder management.
• Professionally managing confidential information.
• Demonstrates excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective relationships.
• Exhibits strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Possesses excellent persuasion, negotiation, and judgment skills.
• Self-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented attitude.
• IT and presentation skills.

The candidate background can be either technical or legal, as long as the candidate is able demonstrate direct experience with contract management as well as a technical understanding.

Application
This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the job as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Hai Long Human Resources team ("HR team") will decline unsolicited referrals from recruitment agents or other channels not approved by HR team. However, the referrals made in response to a formal request from HR team regarding this position will be considered. Thank you for your understanding.