Zetac - Contract Manager

De Smet Engineers & Contractors (DSEC) provides the industry with general contracting services as an industrial integrator from project management (EPCM) to full turnkey construction (EPC) via Conceptual Engineering.

DSEC has an established reputation as process integrator, specializing in the agro-industrial fields such as Sugar, Edible Vegetable Oil & Proteins, Biofuels, Bio Based Products & Agro nutrients. It is a world-class provider of Engineering, Procurement and Construction services under a single point responsibility.
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As part of the Zétac project – the construction of a large-scale industrial plant in the Zeitz, we are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee and secure all contractual aspects throughout project execution (client interface, subcontractor agreements, claim management, budget, deadlines, etc.).

Your Responsibilities

• To approve the Contractor progress invoices

• Each month: to check the work progress and corresponding order amount to be invoiced, proposed by the Contractor

• To analyse and prepare answers to any claims or potential claims, notices of hindrance, issued by the site contractors.

• To inform the Project Manager of any project risk linked to site activities (safety, cost and schedule)

• To prepare the acceptances certificates during the different erection commissioning sequences

• To manage the administration of the contracts

• To manage the preparation of correspondence and maintains records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters

• Administration, review and recommendation on contract changes, review and settlement of claims, resolution of disputes and contract change negotiations.

• To assist the Project/Site Manager in contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment to contractor, release of bonds etc.

• To make amendments to contractual documents as required

• To assist where required with the procurement process including, but not limited to, advance review of construction plans and specifications, assistance in preparation of contracts, coordinating and scheduling clarification meetings with contractors, amendment preparation and contract negotiations

• To assist the Project/Site Manager in devising and executing action plans to rectify potential cost overruns, schedule delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.

Your Profile

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar Contract Management role on industrial projects (EPC / EPCM)

• Solid background in engineering and site-based project execution

• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary international teams

• Fluent in German and English (French is a plus)

• Autonomous, rigorous, pragmatic communicator and negotiator

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to drive risk mitigation and resolution

• Passionate about our business

• Willing to travel, worldwide (up to 20% of time)

• Available for on-site work in Zeitz (major presence required)