The Dornier Group stands for innovative projects and exciting challenges and is a competent and reliable partner for complex consulting projects and demanding engineering services in a national and international environment. We bundle our expertise in the four Business units Power and Heat, Renewables as well as Mobility and Water.

For our stake in Lahmeyer International GmbH in Bad Vilbel, Germany or at project offices worldwide we are looking for a qualified and dedicated

Senior Contract Manager (m/f/d) – Hydropower & Water Infrastructure

Lahmeyer International GmbH is a leading international engineering company specializing in planning and consulting for energy, hydropower and irrigation systems. They stand for experience, quality and global expertise, supporting complex projects from development and planning through to operation, backed by the latest technical methods. Their multidisciplinary team combines comprehensive expertise with local practice to deliver efficient, seamless solutions for complex water resource projects.

You are responsible for the preparation and compilation of tender documents for hydropower, dam and major water resource development projects, based primarily on the FIDIC standard conditions of contract
The contractual leadership of the entire construction contract procurement process including support to the Employer during tendering, tender evaluation and contract negotiations lies in your hand
You advise and support international teams in all aspects of construction contract management, from team setup to contract administration and change management
In addition, you manage claims, contribute to conciliation and arbitration proceedings and deliver trainings or workshops as needed
You provide assistance in project management for hydropower and water resource planning and implementation, including the control of interdisciplinary engineering teams
Your role entails construction scheduling, including analysis and development to assess delay and disruption claims and determine deadline extensions
You prepare technical quotations for engineering services, and provide support during the corresponding contract negotiations

You successfully completed studies in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying with focus on construction management or contract management
You have at least 20 years of relevant professional experience, including overseas work, with a minimum of 8 years in ongoing specialist construction contract procurement/management, preferably with hydropower project experience
You impress with your in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in procuring large construction services (preferably electromechanical) for hydropower or similar projects, aligned with procurement rules of development banks, including tender documents, bid procedures, evaluation, and contract awarding
In-depth knowledge and extensive experience with the management of FIDIC-based construction contracts as well as experience with non-standard EPC or other types of contracts complements your professional profile
Initial experience in the field of BIM would be desirable
You are familiar with common construction scheduling software and techniques
You are willing to travel both domestically and internationally as required
You speak English at legal practice level, additional foreign languages, including German, would be an advantage

30 days of holiday – Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are also days off
Subsidy for ‘eurekantine' – so you can get through the working day feeling fresh and well-fed
JobRad leasing – get to your destination on your dream bike
Employee and refer-a-friend bonus – we share our success with you
We support your personal and professional development
Company-wide summer party & local Christmas parties
Together we stand for our values – reliability, open communication, trust, health, and genuine appreciation

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