Join the Building Division of VINCI Construction Grands Projets

For a construction project based in Lisbon, Portugal, we are looking for a Contract Manager for a 2-year assignment.

🔹 Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement contract management strategies for the project.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Manage contract amendments and variations, ensuring they are properly documented and agreed upon.
• Monitor contract performance and address any issues or disputes that arise.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on contractual matters.
• Maintain accurate records of all contract-related documents and communications.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure alignment on contract management processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present reports on contract status and performance to senior management.
• Manage the riders and amendments requested by the Client or Consortium and optimize their timing and cost implications.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with all stakeholders regarding contractual matters.
  Oversee the resolution of contractual disputes and claims.
• Support the consortium in achieving project milestones and objectives.
• Liaise with the Legal Department of each Consortium member.
• Monitor, from a contractual standpoint, changes in scope, schedule, and costs.
• Take full responsibility for all contractual aspects of the project.
• Draft contractual correspondence.
• Draw up standard contracts for subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring validation from relevant divisions and departments prior to signing.
• Set up and manage a system for subcontractor payment certification.
• Establish and maintain systems for the preparation and closure of subcontracting and supply contracts.
• Keep an up-to-date list of all subcontractors and suppliers within the Consortium.

With a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in law, engineering, or construction management, you have at least 5 years of confirmed experience in contract management within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.

🔹 Technical Skills:
In-depth knowledge of contract law and international construction contract standards (FIDIC, NEC, etc.)
Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts.
Proven ability to manage claims, amendments, and contractual risks.

🔹 Interpersonal Skills:
Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and cultures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
Ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically with all stakeholders (client, partners, subcontractors)

🔹 Languages:
Fluent Portuguese (spoken, written, and read) — mandatory
Professional proficiency in English — required
French is an asset