Contract and Claim Manager Offshore Wind

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with legal, procurement, project management, operations, and engineering teams to maintain existing contracts and negotiate new contracts for Offshore Wind Farms or internal services related to them.
• Define contract terms and conditions while ensuring that the technical scope is clearly incorporated to mitigate risks and achieve cost-efficiency.
• Assist commercial teams in optimizing contracts, managing risks, controlling costs, and streamlining processes.
• Take the lead in the commercial execution of contracts, which includes approving payments, allocating and reporting costs, and providing support to Commercial Managers during budget planning.
• Develop, negotiate, and execute contract variations and amendments, including defining related scope and conditions and negotiating costs.
• Manage claims, encompassing defect notification processes, claims preparation, and coordination with the legal department.
• Establish and maintain an overview of contracts and essential commercial contractual parameters.
• Identify and proactively address risks and opportunities arising from contracts within the risk and opportunity management process.
• Maintain effective communication with the Asset Managers of the respective Offshore Wind Assets.
• Gather and disseminate lessons learned throughout the company.

Requirements

• Possess a relevant technical, legal or commercial education.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and management skills.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in contract and claim management, preferably within the offshore wind industry or similar projects.
• Fluent in both German and English, with the ability to communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms.
• Comfortable with identifying and addressing problems as they arise and seeking assistance when necessary.
• Ability to proactively work independently or remotely.
• Exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You are methodical, organised, and skilled at task prioritisation and documentation.
• You excel in communication, influencing stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Additionally, you proactively solve complex problems, and your agility allows you to navigate dynamic environments while adhering to processes and adapting to change.