Senior Contract Manager (m/f/d) – Hydropower & Water Infrastructure

Senior Contract Manager (m/f/d) - Hydropower & Water Infrastructure

Lahmeyer International GmbH is a leading international engineering company specializing in planning and consulting for energy, hydropower, and irrigation systems. We are seeking a qualified and dedicated professional to lead contract management for our hydropower and water infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile tender documents for hydropower, dam, and major water resource development projects, primarily based on the FIDIC standard conditions of contract.
• Lead the entire construction contract procurement process, supporting the employer during tendering, evaluation, and contract negotiations.
• Advise and support international teams in all aspects of construction contract management, from team setup to contract administration and change management.
• Manage claims, contribute to conciliation and arbitration proceedings, and deliver trainings or workshops as needed.
• Assist in project management for hydropower and water resource planning and implementation, including control of interdisciplinary engineering teams.
• Oversee construction scheduling, including analysis and development to assess delay and disruption claims and determine deadline extensions.
• Prepare technical quotations for engineering services and provide support during contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Completed studies in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying with a focus on construction management or contract management.
• At least 20 years of relevant professional experience, including overseas work, with a minimum of 8 years in specialized construction contract procurement/management, preferably with hydropower project experience.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in procuring large construction services (preferably electromechanical) for hydropower or similar projects, aligned with procurement rules of development banks.
• Experience with FIDIC-based construction contracts and familiarity with non-standard EPC or other contract types.
• Initial experience with BIM is desirable.
• Familiarity with common construction scheduling software and techniques.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Legal practice level proficiency in English; additional foreign languages, including German, are an advantage.

Benefits

• 30 days of holiday, including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
• Subsidy for 'eurekantine' to support healthy working days.
• JobRad leasing program for sustainable commuting.
• Employee and refer-a-friend bonus.
• Support for personal and professional development.
• Company-wide summer party and local Christmas parties.
• Work environment that values reliability, open communication, trust, health, and genuine appreciation.

We value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, physical or mental abilities, cultural, social, or ethnic background, religion, or worldview.