Contract Manager

4 days ago

Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Energy Full time

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HVDC is looking for a Contract Manager, who will be part of Power Grids, Grid Integration (PGGI) business based in Sweden.

Are you an experienced Contract Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We are seeking a dynamic and skilled professional to join our team as a Contract Manager. If you have a strong background in contract management, negotiation skills, and a passion for renewable energy solutions, we want to hear from you

Power your career with Hitachi Energy and help us create a greener, more sustainable world. Together, we can make a difference. This is a hybrid position.

Your Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that own assigned portfolio of contracts or specific project(s) (back-office or at the site) follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Provides guidance and leadership on contract-related matters to cross-functional project team members. Developing contract management strategy based on HE's policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
  • Identifying the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule, and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlighting areas of opportunities and potential risk.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts/subcontracts (e.g., payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).
  • Verifying that all parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding.
  • Assessing the success of the contract and determining if there are any lessons learned for future contracting.
  • Documenting and communicating to all relevant parties any deficiencies found as part of the closeout process.
  • Participate in the risk evaluation of the tender documents and risk reviews to support the legal team and the management team to identify contractual risks and resolution plans.
  • Negotiate with customers and subcontractors to preserve the interests of Hitachi Energy in all transactions.
  • Establishing and enforcing standard methodologies in the portfolio of contracts to identify and execute claims (passive/active) coming from/towards third parties.
  • In concert with HE Legal, develops the negotiation strategy and supports negotiations. Supports HE Legal in handling dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration proceedings. Notifies and liaises with HE Legal to report major claims and keeps HE Legal updated on any critical development during project execution.
  • Supporting in drafting of contracts, subcontracts, and supply contracts and ensuring that relevant (supply/sub) contracts contain appropriate contract terms to protect HE's interest including flow-down of main contract terms.
  • Analyzing contract terms to highlight areas of potential opportunity and risk.
  • Seeking advice from HE Legal to draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements during the Project execution phases.
  • Developing and implementing risk mitigation and opportunity plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensures insurance provisions within the contract are adhered to and coordinates with Insurance Risk Management regarding occurrences that may be covered by customer/third party or HE provided insurance. Supporting Insurance Risk Management in producing damage reports.
  • Seeking advice from HE Legal/Export Control to ensure accurate handling of all export control matters regarding restrictions on exports, applicable destination laws considering countries, customers or products involved and the respective laws and HE regulations.
  • Ensuring that the information and data are protected as per HE's policies and relevant NDA/confidentiality agreements are in place while sharing information with other parties.
  • Safety & Integrity: Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
  • Ability to read, write, speak and negotiate in English. Knowledge of the local language (Svenska) is preferred. Any additional language is a plus.
  • Working knowledge/hands-on experience of working on contracts executed under many different legal systems is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Economics, or Law.
  • Minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in related fields of project management, contract management, company secretary, or law.
  • Preferably 4 years or more hands-on experience in EPC projects/Service Projects within the fields of power generation, substations, converter stations, grid integration, transmission, or similar industrial plant within Contract Management and Subcontract Management functions.
  • Demonstrating successful experience in processing, managing, and administrating varying sizes, types, and complexity of contractual agreements during the pre-order, execution, and closing stages of projects lifecycle.
  • Solid experience in project's change management, claim management, risk management, and contract-related legal issues and the possible effects in the relevant areas of responsibility regarding proposal stage and/or project execution.
  • Ability to interface and negotiate with customers and subcontractors regarding all matters related to contracts and projects including those related to the review and process of changes.
  • Ability to work in a corporate office and/or project site environment.
What We Offer
  • Collective agreement
  • Flexible working time
  • Health care and wellness allowance
  • Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
  • Mentor to support you throughout the onboard phase
  • Various trainings and education supporting employee development
  • Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
  • Supplementary compensation for parental leave
  • Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
  • More benefits could be connected to this specific role.

Join Hitachi Energy and make a difference in the world of renewable energy today

More about us

Recruiting Manager Deepak Verma, deepak.verma@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 48. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Soder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com.

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Location Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden;

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Legal, Compliance & Audit Contract Regular Publication date 2024-10-23 Reference number R0061988

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