Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Have you got the drive, courage, and leadership necessary to manage and grow our contract and risk management capabilities in our international Airports project execution department? Can you contribute to incorporate the company strategy and cascade it to the work floor? Are you the one able to make an impact across the whole value chain—from bid preparation and contract negotiation, through project execution and risk control, to final delivery and claims management? If so, you're the ideal Contract and Risk Manager for us!
- Contract and Risk Management:
- Review contract terms, identify risks, and develop Rights and Obligations.
- Ensure contract-compliant project implementation and track deviations.
- Prepare and manage claims, variations, and support negotiations.
- Conduct risk assessments, maintain a risk register, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Integrate risk management into project planning and execution.
- Contract Administration and Procurement:
- Implement contract management processes and commercial strategies.
- Handle contractual correspondence and finalize subcontract agreements.
- Provide commercial and financial expertise in negotiations.
- Support procurement with contractual advice.
- Project Management and Reporting:
- Manage customer expectations and stakeholders.
- Report on project status, track scope changes, and expenditures.
- Prepare risk reports and communicate strategies.
- Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions.
- Compliance and Continuous Improvement:
- Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Maintain documentation of risk management activities.
- Support audits related to risk management.
- Review and improve risk management processes.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (Mechanics, Electrics, Civil Engineering, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration).
- Professional knowledge of Contract Law.
- 7+ years in risk and contract management in construction/engineering.
- Experience with major infrastructure projects (€200-250 million).
- Professional certification in risk management (e.g., CRM, PRM, PMI-RMP) is desirable.
- Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Significant customer and supplier relationship management.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Desirable:
- Site experience in Construction and Engineering.
- Baggage handling or Construction project procurement experience.
- Scheduling experience.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
- Experience with international projects.
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What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
