Technical Contract Manager Logistics

RWE Renewables is enlarging its Technical Contracting team and is searching for a Technical Contract Manager to support Offshore logistic contracts in our Wind Offshore Unit. The Role is responsible to prepare technical tender documentation, coordinate and lead negotiations for technical matters and clarifications with internal and external stakeholders. Further support will be needed to develop and maintain standard technical documentation for the main contracts e.g. turbine, foundation, substation etc., optimize and implement specific processes and work instructions.

Your Future Plans

• Preparation, evaluation and negotiation of the technical part of logistic contracts including the annexes for wind offshore projects worldwide


• Act as the technical lead during the negotiations for the technical-contractual terms of the agreements


• Act as link between different departments to ensure that their input is considered in the contracts


• Gather and implement information from other departments in order to prepare the updated annexes for new projects and markets e.g. APAC, USA


• Evaluate offers; identify and evaluate deviations and ensure that technical concessions made during negotiations are in line with company policies and standards


• Technical contract review, amendment and termination management as well as capturing lessons learned and implementation


• Cooperating with other departments to ensure correct implementation and interpretation of existing contracts


• Managing, tracking and improving existing technical contracts


• Support all relevant departments/ colleagues during due diligence phases in technical-contractual matters & claims processed


• Interface between engineering, procurement, construction and project members to clarify technical-contractual questions arising during tendering phases


• Inhouse counsel for all questions related to technical contracting along a project's timeline


• Direct interface with the project teams during the preparation and execution phase
  
  Degree in the field of maritime engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energies or a related course of study in engineering


• Relevant professional experience and expert knowledge in the field of Project Management, Contract and Requirements Management and relevant comprehensive experience in the design, construction and operation of wind farm components


• Experience in the drafting, managing and tracking of technical contracts


• Interest in working at the intersection of engineering, legal and commercial topics


• Knowledge of how offshore wind works, on-site experience welcome


• General understanding of the mechanics of project management, asset financing and project development


• Effective communication and negotiation skills


• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English, other languages welcome


• A careful and precise approach to work


• Team orientated and open to work in an international diverse environment


• Effective use of MS Office applications
  
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RWE represents change, innovation and sustainability. As one of the world's leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

RWE Renewables GmbH, based in Essen, Germany, is RWE's youngest subsidiary and one of the world's leading companies in the field of renewable energies. With an international team of around 3,500 employees, we are drivers of the energy transition - and provide electricity for a sustainable life. Our total capacity of more than 9 gigawatts results from onshore and offshore wind parks, photovoltaic plants and battery storage. We focus on growth: on the American continent, on the European core markets and on new markets in the Asia-Pacific region.