Job Detail

We are looking for a well seasoned Contract Manager who will provide support to the the Centers of Expertise for Power Conversion and E-Mobility. Interested? Then apply today!

Your responsibilities

• Ensure the portfolio of contracts (Customer, Consortium and Subcontracts and Suppliers) in the CoCs follows contract and claim management methodologies


• Preparation of terms and conditions of Customer's contract, Subcontracts, Supply contracts and Consortium Agreements at tendering stage


• General advice and support to senior and project management, site management, procurement/ supply department and other project team members in the execution of Customer Contracts, Consortium Agreements, Subcontracts/Supply contracts to secure HAPG’s contractual rights and entitlements


• Managing the overall identification of opportunities for outgoing claims (Customers, Suppliers/Subcontractors and Consortium Partners), developing claim strategies, preparing notifications/correspondence and related documentation


• Leading the overall analysis of incoming claims (Customers, Suppliers/Subcontractors and Consortium Partners), development of defense strategies, preparing response/ correspondences, counter-claims


• Heading the preparation and conduction of risks and opportunities analysis/ presentations, preparation of strategy papers, definition of overall project claim strategies


• Leading contract and claims negotiations and settlements together with the project management


• Preparation of project related amendments, change orders and other contract related documents


• Supporting the close-out of contracts


• Ensuring adherence to insurance provisions and preparation of insurance claims


• Support and participation in weekly and monthly project status meetings with Project team, Customers, Suppliers/Subcontractors and Consortium Partners


• Coaching Project Team Members in contract and claims management topics

Your background

• University degree or equivalent degree (an advantage with a degree in law, engineering or quantity surveying with affinity to technical and contract management issues)


• Extensive experience in Contract Management functions and processes in EPC energy projects or similar industrial plants (preferably +10 years’ experience as Contract Manager)


• Experience working within internationally staffed teams and with international contractual partners


• Solid experience working with change management, claim management and contract-related legal issues


• Mandatory with ability to negotiate in English. Italian language is a plus


• Willingness to work at site and to travel both nationally and internationally


• Experience and good understanding in dealing with foreign cultures (Ethical Conduct)


• An advantage with knowledge in Primavera and MS Project


• Developed management skills


• Developed strategic and analytical skills


• Systematic and structured work style


• Good communicative skills

More about us

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Switzerland Katharina Brettschneider Talent Acquisition

Publication date

2021-07-13

Reference Number

CH51527581_E2