Contract Manager
About this role
We’re looking for an experienced Contract Manager who enjoys bringing clarity to complex contractual matters and thrives in a client-facing environment . Your expertise in FIDIC contracts and Romanian construction legislation will be key to supporting major projects and guiding important commercial decisions.
You will join a specialised consultancy with extensive experience in construction contracts and commercial advisory services, where you'll work alongside experts on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Bucharest | Near Carrefour Orhideea • Hybrid working model | Work from home every Friday
Ready for your next challenge? We'd love to hear from you. Apply for the role or send us your CV, and if there's a match, we'll reach out to schedule a friendly conversation.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the main point of contact for assigned clients. • Ensure the timely submission of all deliverables under consultancy agreements. • Monitor contractual correspondence and respond appropriately. • Oversee pre‑ and post‑contractual matters. • Attend technical, contractual, and legal meetings. • Visit construction sites and/or client offices as required to support project activities. • Prepare and revise contractual and technical letters, reports, and memorandums. • Prepare causation analyses and contribute to claims reports. • Provide written contractual and technical opinions for clients. • Advise clients on the interpretation of applicable Conditions of Contract. • Identify risk events and draft/review contractual notices. • Develop procedures for the implementation and control of project records. • Prepare summaries of events related to project claims. • Coordinate teams allocated to specific projects. • Manage assignments to ensure deadlines are met. • Attend domestic and international meetings, hearings, and training seminars.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or law. • Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in Contract Management and in the preparation/substantiation of construction claims. • Proficiency in interpreting FIDIC contracts and local Romanian construction contract legislation (experience with GD 1 is a plus). • Strong communication skills; open‑minded, flexible, confident in client‑facing interactions. • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex contractual issues. • Strong team player, productive, and cooperative. • Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. • Additional training on FIDIC forms of contract is highly desirable. • High proficiency in English and Romanian (C2+).