Lead Contract Manager

ERSG Ltd

ob Advert: Lead Contract Manager – Offshore Wind Project

Contract Type: Full-Time

Industry: Offshore Wind / Renewable Energy

Experience Level: Senior (10+ years)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Contract Manager to oversee the contract management for a large-scale offshore wind project. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing multimillion-dollar offshore delivery contracts and ensuring that contractual compliance, risks, and stakeholder collaboration are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead a team of experts, working closely with multinational joint venture partners and contractors to protect project interests and contribute to the successful execution of the offshore wind farm.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Strategy and Management

• Anticipate and mitigate contractual and commercial risks, opportunities, and threats to the project.
• Coordinate all legal and procurement activities to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Oversee the negotiation, completion, and management of contracts related to offshore construction, turbine installation, pre-assembly ports, and engineering.
• Develop strategies to address disputes or claims efficiently, while safeguarding project interests.
• Ensure projects follow established processes and procedures to meet quality, health, safety, and cost targets.
• Manage contracts and packages throughout the project’s lifecycle, ensuring appropriate risk profiles and strategies are in place.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and suppliers to ensure continuous value and collaboration.

Contractor Performance and Risk Management

• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms, quality standards, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in contractual strategies, commercial parameters, and terms and conditions.
• Implement systems and procedures to ensure that all project activities comply with governance policies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to contract managers and guide them to achieve project goals.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, insurance, technical services, and operations, to ensure that contracts are developed and executed successfully.
• Coordinate with project support teams to ensure effective resource deployment and knowledge development.
• Work closely with the O&M team to ensure asset delivery and efficient operation.

Key Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Significant technical and practical knowledge of offshore wind technology.
• At least 10 years of experience in contract management, particularly in offshore wind or renewable energy projects.
• Proven experience in managing medium-sized, multidisciplinary teams and complex contracting strategies.
• Strong ability to manage contracts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and deliver against multiple targets.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, diligent, and adaptable, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to make sound contractual judgments.
• High degree of self-motivation and flexibility in approach to work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and comfortable with new software tools.

Desirable Experience

• Strong knowledge of industry standards, offshore regulations, and health, safety, and environmental legislation related to construction projects.