Contract Manager

Join NKT and become a Connector of the green tomorrow!

NKT North America is searching for a team oriented, local Contract Manager for its North America Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) EPC Project. The CHPE project is a groundbreaking high-visibility project that will provide 1,250 MW of green, renewable hydroelectric power from the Canadian province of Quebec to approximately 1 million homes in New York City and is a giant step forward in meeting the State of New York’s goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030.  This role is responsible for performance of EPC contract management, primarily for the CHPE project. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to travel as needed and provide leadership to represent NKT in front of customers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with project management and senior contract management to formulate contracting strategy for projects
• Work with project management and execution team to analyze contract risks and form mitigation strategies
• Take a leading role in identifying and qualifying subcontractors for identified scopes of work
• Prepare or review requests for proposals / tender documents for distribution to vendors
• Review and evaluate proposals for adherence to tender requirements and lead the commercial review of bids
• Perform contract review and prepare contract summary documentation for use by project personnel
• Ensure that contracts and subcontracts meet applicable company standards
• Ensure that notices and changes from NKT to the customer, to external partners, or to third parties are promptly made in accordance contract / subcontract requirements
• Assess vendor change order requests against contract / subcontract requirements
• Coordinate with Project Controls and the finance department to ensure correct billing
• Perform other duties as assigned

To succeed in as an NKT Contract Manager, you will demonstrate an extensive business and commercial understanding, as well as having the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of compliance matters. You need to have the flexibility to travel as work will involve visits to project site, customer, NKT factory and subcontractors.

Additionally, you should have the following qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in large EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects
• A good understanding of contract terms and conditions and underlying legal principles
• Familiarity with project planning and scheduling techniques
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment

At NKT, we believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. We are committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds and with different views can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best.

In this role you will be reinforcing some of the most advanced dynamic cable projects in the world, realizing new technology and solving varying technical challenges.  You will gain exciting opportunities to develop your own career, attractive benefits such as comprehensive compensation package and competitive paid time off program, 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program.

Read more about our company and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors at https://www.nkt.com/career/life  

We will review applications continuously and we recommend you to apply no later than April 15th. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests may be included in the recruitment process, as well as a possible request for a criminal background check. 

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Recruiter, Kevin Strack via email: kevin.strack@nkt.com. No Solicitation 

Please note that due to European GDPR we cannot accept any applications via e-mail. 

We welcome your application!

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