Senior Contract Manager

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

You can make your mark as Senior Contract Manager by providing contractual support during the preparation and execution of projects of Boskalis and you will be responsible for contract administration. As Senior Contract Manager you will take the lead in complex and high-profile (joint venture) projects, while also supervising and training Contract Managers and Quantity Surveyors.

You will be part of the Contract Management team within our Business Legal department, providing guidance and advice on a wide range of contractual matters. You will support our business in various fields across the maritime industry, including Dredging and Offshore Energy.

You can move ahead as Contract Manager if you have

Higher Professional Education (Master): Master’s degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Cost Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited university.

Extra information

- Your team: You will be part of our contract management and legal team.
- Where you will work: You will work on international Boskalis projects on a 6/4-week rotation.
- Full/part-time job: The position of contract manager is a full-time job .
- Next steps: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application form and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Depending on the job, we will invite you for two or more interviews via Microsoft Teams or at our office. If both sides are happy to proceed after interviews, we will make you an offer to join Boskalis. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organization.

Responsibilities

Administer contracts by preparing and maintaining daily progress reports and event logs.; Provide contractual and commercial support during the preparation, execution and closure of complex (joint venture) projects.; Draft, review and negotiate (sub)contracts, variation orders, and claims.; Draft and review correspondence with partners, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.; Collaborate with the Project Team, as well as the Insurance, Procurement, and Treasury department, and work closely with the (Senior) Legal Counsel involved.; Enhance contract awareness within the Project Team.; Mentor and supervise the Contract Manager(s) and Quantity Surveyor(s) assigned to the project.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant work experience.; Extensive knowledge of standard international construction and maritime contracts (e.g. FIDIC, LOGIC, NEC, IMCA, BIMCO).; Experience in an international maritime or civil engineering environment is preferred.; Excellent command of English (written and spoken).; Team player and strong communicator with a business-oriented mindset.; Open to international assignments and willing to work on a rotational basis at project sites abroad.; Career opportunities : We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.; Warm welcome : We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!; Career development : Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.