Contract Manager - Foundation Supply

Contract Manager for a major offshore wind project in Germany

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver contract management services for offshore wind projects with a focus on foundation supply packages, including monopiles and transition pieces
• Draft, negotiate and implement complex contractual frameworks, with emphasis on FIDIC Yellow Book tailored to foundation-related scopes
• Contribute to the development and alignment of the overall procurement and contracting strategy
• Lead the commercial and contractual evaluation of foundation-related tenders, ensuring alignment with project risk profiles and technical requirements
• Lead negotiations with international suppliers and contractors involved in foundation manufacturing and logistics
• Establish and maintain a due date calendar and implement a claims prevention approach addressing supply chain risks and contractual interfaces
• Act as key interface between legal, technical and commercial stakeholders to resolve contractual matters and support successful execution of the foundation package
• Support and partially lead procurement activities in early-phase offshore wind development, including feasibility studies and consultancy contracts
• Contribute to the preparation of management updates on foundation package status, commercial strategy and risk exposure

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract management within offshore wind or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in foundation supply contracts (monopiles and transition pieces preferred)
• Solid experience with FIDIC-based contractual frameworks, particularly Yellow Book
• Demonstrated track record in tender evaluation and leading commercial negotiations with international suppliers
• Experience in managing contractual interfaces across technical, legal and commercial functions
• Understanding of offshore wind supply chain risks and mitigation strategies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills