Contract Manager

A Snapshot of Your DayAs a commercial contract manager, be part of a team of Contract Managers and Legal Counsels, crafting the energy landscape of the future. In this role, you will support Siemens Energy's Grid Technologies and its project business by handling complex contractual matters. This includes analyzing contracts, identifying risks, negotiating agreements, and advising project and site management in large-scale projects.You will act as a senior advisor to project leadership proactively ensuring consistent adherence to Siemens Energy’s contract and claims strategies throughout project execution, including proactively identifying, developing, and advancing contractual entitlements and claims, and resolution options, in accordance with established claims management processes. You will be exercising independent judgment on risk, claims strategy, and dispute positioning, and serving as a key escalation point and advisor for complex contractual issues.How You’ll Make An ImpactProviding advice and support for customer contracts, consortium agreements, and sub-contracts to strictly protect Siemens Energy’s rights and entitlements.Supporting in contractual and commercial matters, such as the change order processes and reviewing and drafting of relevant correspondence.Identifying all relevant technical, commercial, and contractual aspects to support the set-up of project-specific claim strategies.Contributing to pursuing and defending incoming and outgoing claims by collecting and advising on relevant project records, documentation, and all pertinent facts.Collaborating with legal teams by providing support in substantiating relevant facts for claiming quantum, extension of time, and establishing factual defenses in arbitration proceedings.Performing quantum or delay analyses to establish causation for relevant events impacting the project schedule and/or the scope of work.What You BringExperience with commercial contracts; construction contracts negotiation; experience in industrial or energy markets is preferred but not required.5-8 or more years of proven experience handling complex contracts and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Legal degree preferred, but equivalent work experience may be considered.Self-driven individual with the ability to formulate logical and pragmatic approaches and make effective recommendations to address complex issues.Demonstrated expertise in claim management, leveraging strong negotiation skills to support matrixed teams and deliver effective, pragmatic recommendations.Highly adaptable and self-driven professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of navigating changing priorities while engaging and influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.Willing to travel 10% domestically and internationally.Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.About The TeamGrid TechnologiesWe are a team of professionals from many countries and diverse backgrounds, each with unique missions and challenges in the biggest energy company of the world. We collaborate with our stakeholders around the world to protect Siemens Energy and create safer environment.Our central functions provide first-class services and solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, and thus actively support the business. "Let’s make tomorrow different today" is our genuine commitment at Siemens Energy to all customers and employees on the way to a sustainable future.Who is Siemens Energy?At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideoRewardsCareer growth and development opportunities; supportive work cultureCompany paid Health and wellness benefitsPaid Time Off and paid holidays401K savings plan with company matchFamily building benefitsParental leavehttps://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs