Contract Manager

In an operational environment with an involvement in complex contract structures, with high expectations from clients and with increasing regulatory restrictions from authorities, DEME is looking for a Contract Manager to strengthen its Contract Management Division.

As a Contract Manager, you will provide support on a project-related basis and from a contractual-technical perspective, in executing the contracts DEME has entered into with clients or main contractors and the subcontracts and supply agreements thereunder.

• You will be the go-to person for all contractual matters during the life of the project.
• You will proactively monitor contractual rights and obligations under the contract and/or subcontract(s).
• You will ensure that any contractual entitlements are timely and duly notified to the proper party in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract and/or subcontract(s).
• You will establish clear and direct communication lines with all internal and external stakeholders.
• More specifically, you will provide support to the Project, to and under the direction of the Project Manager, which includes the following tasks and responsibilities: 1. Developing, drafting and implementing a contract management plan; 2. Contract compliance; 3. Subcontractor management; 4. Site-related communication; 5. Assistance to invoicing process; 6. Variation initiation and management; 7. Claims management; 8. Stakeholder management; 9. Document management.

• You have obtained a Master in Laws, Economics or Engineering.
• You have 5 years’ experience in the field of contract management, preferably within the fields of expertise of DEME. Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC, BIMCO and LOGIC model contracts is considered essential.
• You are fluent in English. All other languages (such as Danish) are considered an asset.
• You have excellent analytical skills and written communication is one of your strong points.
• You have a hands-on mentality and are very business minded.
• You are a team player, yet you are able to work independently and duly manage your workload and priorities.
• You have strong communication and relational skills.
• You are open-minded, flexible and stress resistant.
• You are willing to work at our head office in Belgium and/or on international assignments.

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance.
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities.
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.