Contract Manager

John Cockerill, enablers of Opportunity

Since 1817, driven by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group has been developing large-scale technological solutions to meet contemporary needs: facilitating access to fossil-free energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security, and installing essential infrastructures.

The Group provides services and associated equipment for the energy, defense, industry, environment, transport, and infrastructure sectors to businesses, governments, and communities. With over 6,500 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of €1.046 billion in 2022, operating in 24 countries across 5 continents.

Main Responsabilities

• Draft contractual correspondence in both French and English.
• Support proposal teams in contract analysis and negotiation.
• Assist in contract administration (customers and suppliers) and claim management during project execution.
• Provide legal support for the business in coordination with the Group’s Commercial & Legal department.
• Train teams in contract administration, promote best practices, and assist in claim preparation.
• Promote tools for contract administration: Scope of Work, RASCI matrix, deviation lists, MCPR schedules, meeting minutes, etc.
• Attend meetings with customers, partners, and suppliers alongside project teams to secure conditions, margins, and cash collection.
• Develop and maintain a network of outsourced resources to support and advise the business.
• When required, support local representatives, coach project teams, and be involved in negotiations and cash collection.
• Willingness to travel worldwide upon request.

Profil

• A background in contract management, with relevant training, and significant experience in the industry, maintenance contracts, and public contracts is essential.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking, and listening) and french.
• Ability to quickly analyze contracts and identify important aspects.
• Strong skills in identifying risks and opportunities for projects.
• Ability to analyze problematic situations in complex environments.
• Capable of developing and implementing resolution methodologies.
• Ability to provide recommendations, propose solutions, and develop scenarios for improvement.
• Knowledge of taxation, insurance, and accounting is a plus.
• Experience in managing the administrative and economic aspects of contract amendments.
• Experience managing commercial disputes.
• Ability to draft or verify contract compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of successful experience in engineering contract management.
• Must be available for temporary missions, sometimes on short notice, including international travel, and capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Your Career

John Cockerill offers career development opportunities across its various sectors within a friendly working environment. Are you ready to take on technical challenges daily in an innovative company? We look forward to receiving your application!

Discover more details on our opportunities at: www.johncockerill.com