Contract Manager

Description

Job Summary: ACCIONA is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the contractual lifecycle of construction projects, managing risks and disputes. Key Highlights: 1. Manages the full project and complex contract lifecycle. 2. Negotiates, drafts contracts, and handles disputes with clients and suppliers. 3. Collaborates with project teams and the legal department. **We are a global company, a leader in developing regenerative infrastructure that generates a positive impact on society. Our workforce—comprising over 65\.000 professionals operating in more than 40 countries across five continents—contributes to our mission of designing a better planet. We seek individuals who want to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the world’s greatest challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. Join us in pursuing solutions for a sustainable future.** ACCIONA, within its Construction business line, requires the incorporation of a Contract Manager at its workplace in Seville.**Job Description** **Main Responsibilities** * Manage and control the full project lifecycle, including supply, subcontracting, UTE (Temporary Joint Venture), and client contracts. * Review, negotiate, and draft contracts, annexes, addenda, and amendments in coordination with the legal, finance, and technical departments. * Identify, analyze, and manage contractual risks, proposing preventive and corrective measures. * Ensure compliance with deadlines, milestones, and obligations established in each contract, providing advance warning of potential deviations. * Manage disputes with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, including quantification and documentation of damages and losses. * Prepare and process change orders, scope variations, and requests for time extensions, ensuring proper justification and recordkeeping. * Maintain up-to-date contractual archives and associated document management systems. * Coordinate with and support project teams in interpreting and applying contractual clauses. * Collaborate with the legal department in dispute management, arbitration, and conflict resolution procedures. * Prepare periodic reports on the contractual status of assigned projects for presentation to management. **Candidate Requirements** **Academic Qualifications** * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline. * Postgraduate studies in Construction Law, Contract Management, or Commercial Law will be highly valued. **Professional Experience** * Minimum of **5 years** of experience in contract management, preferably in construction, infrastructure, concessions, or engineering sectors. * Proven experience managing large-scale contracts in civil works or building construction environments. * Experience managing contractual claims and dispute resolution processes (negotiation, mediation, arbitration). **Technical Knowledge** * In-depth knowledge of Spanish contractual regulations, including the Civil Code, the Public Sector Contracts Law (LCSP), and applicable sector-specific regulations. * Familiarity with international contractual standards, particularly **FIDIC**, NEC, or similar frameworks. * Advanced proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office suite. * Project management knowledge. **Competencies and Skills** * Ability to conduct legal and economic analysis of complex contractual documentation. * Negotiation and conflict resolution skills. * Attention to detail, rigor, and ability to simultaneously manage multiple contracts. * Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with interlocutors across various hierarchical and technical levels. * Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to work under high-pressure conditions with demanding deadlines. **Languages** * Spanish: native or bilingual level. * English: advanced level (C1 or higher). **We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to foster an inclusive environment promoting respect, belonging, and commitment so that all individuals can participate on equal terms. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer certification for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, recognizing the Company as one of the best employers in Spain.**