Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Vestas is seeking a Contract Manager to join the Customer Project Execution (CPX) department in the MED region, based in Madrid. This role focuses on the operational and execution aspects of wind farm construction, ensuring contract compliance with subcontractors and supporting customer contracts during peak times. It is an execution-driven position, not a legal or strategic negotiation role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in daily contract execution to ensure construction milestones are met.
• Manage operational relationships with subcontractors for crane services, wind turbine assembly, and electrical/mechanical installations.
• Conduct technical and contractual analysis of contract annexes to resolve execution incidents promptly.
• Draft and manage contractual notices, subcontractor response letters, and other formal communications to protect company interests.
• Supervise subcontractors' adherence to contractual obligations on-site to prevent cost overruns or schedule delays.
• Prepare documentation for claims management related to extra costs or extensions of time (EoT).
• Monitor compliance documentation and internal approvals to ensure execution aligns with company standards.
• Report on project outcomes to identify opportunities for future contract optimization.

Qualifications And Competencies

• Academic background in Engineering, Law, or related fields, with experience bridging technical and legal aspects of construction projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Contract Management or operational contract oversight in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Practical knowledge of managing heavy-lift subcontractors (cranes) and installation/assembly teams.
• Previous experience with wind sector subcontractors serving major OEMs; knowledge of Vestas' internal processes is a plus.
• Execution-oriented mindset focused on resolving operational issues.
• Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in dynamic construction environments and manage peak workloads.
• Availability to reside in Madrid and undertake occasional travel to project sites.

What We Offer

• A stable and meaningful role within Vestas' Customer Project Execution department.
• Salary aligned with market rates.
• Life insurance and health insurance.
• Meal allowance (dietas).
• Hybrid work model based in Madrid, Spain.

Key skills/competency

• Contract Management
• Project Execution
• Subcontractor Management
• Construction Compliance
• Risk Management
• Claims Management
• Engineering Law
• Renewable Energy Sector
• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem-Solving