Senior Contracts Manager

AreaTechnical LocationRotterdam Headquarters – The Netherlands

Our Project Services department is responsible for providing project controls, estimating & contracting services to our project organization. We look forward to adding you as a contracts expert to our team!

VTTI invests in assets and people. To further strengthen the capability of Project Services to realize our growth. As a Senior Contracts Manager, you are responsible for providing oversight for all contract management activities on medium size to large projects and key strategic projects during the development and execution phases. You report to the Project Services Manager, with a “dotted line” to our procurement organization, and you support the different cross-functional project teams to ensure the successful completion of projects from a contracting point of view.

Interested? Reach out to Jouke Brouwer at oub@vtti.com

What are your responsibilities?

  • Oversee the contract management of the projects through the stage gates process from Feasibility through FEED and Execution up to Completion and Close-out.
  • Supports project (development) managers with the developing of adequate contracting strategies for the projects.
  • Supports the Project (Development) Managers in negotiation and timely awards of the contracts pre and post FID:
    • Writes the various types of contracts (FIDIC/NEC) to meet VTTI’s and project requirements.
    • Responsible for the contractual documents of the ITB packages during the different stages of the project life cycle.
    • Assists Project (Development) Managers with preparation of scope of work, schedule, and other required technical documents for the ITB process.
    • Supports preparation of bid evaluation plans.
  • Works closely with VTTI’s legal councils to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with VTTI’s legal requirements.
  • Protects the VTTI’s interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating contract risks, claim management and providing contractual exposure oversight to project management teams.
  • Disseminates contractual awareness and keeps the project organizations aware of contractual obligations and objectives.
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads and contractors.

What we’re looking for

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in either engineering, legal, commerce, business, supply chain management or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in contracts management environment within he construction, engineering, Oil & Gas industry/energy storage industry. Experience with renewable energy projects is welcome.
  • In depth knowledge of the FIDIC Contracts portfolio.
  • Strong planning and organizing skills, able to identify and effectively priorities workload and successfully meet multiple, often competing deadlines pro-active worker with a solutions-oriented approach, demonstrating initiative and ownership of deliverables
  • Hands-on practical approach and willingness to support team activities
  • Experience with medium to large EPC(M) projects in the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors.
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Proficient in written and spoken English

What we have to offer

  • 1 year contract, with possible extension;
  • Fast paced, international and diverse working environment within the ‘VTTI family culture’;
  • Lease car / Mobility scheme;
  • 27 vacation days;
  • Hybrid way of working.

About VTTI

We are driven by our purpose- Energy to move tomorrow.

We provide the world with energy – through our unique people and the services we offer, we open the channels for vital resources to go where they’re most needed, when they’re most needed. ​

We are part of a critical value chain that enables society to keep moving. We’re relied on to keep the flow of energy constant to heat homes, power cars, and to move the needle on progress the industry needs to make together. ​

Our work helps to steady the volatility of the industry ensuring people can always count on us to fuel tomorrow. We take it as our responsibility to look ahead and balance the needs of our customers with those of our planet. ​

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Hiring process

1
Preparing

We invite you to take a look through our website to get an insight into our business, our values, our ambitions, and our people.

When you are ready to apply, the first step is simple: submit your application through our website or via LinkedIn. You will need to upload your resume and any other relevant documents specified in the job description, such as a portfolio. We also encourage you to write and upload a short cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for the role.

Do you already know someone at VTTI? If so, they may be open to sharing their experiences, answering any questions, and even introducing you as a referral candidate.

We embrace diversity, inclusivity and non-discrimination in our hiring practices, and are open to people of all backgrounds. We recognize that different applicants may have different needs, so feel free to share any support needs with our recruiter, for example due to any type of disability. It is in our interest to help you show us the best, most comfortable version of who you are.

2
Screening

Once we have received your application, our recruitment team will review it to see if your skills and experience align with the role.

If we think you could be a good fit, we may schedule a quick phone or video call to get to know you a little better. This is a chance for us to learn more about your background and for you to ask any questions you might have about the role or our company. We will also discuss your experience with the hiring manager or panel.

If we think you might be a better fit for a different position within our organization, now or in the future, we will contact you and discuss the opportunity and/or next steps.

3
Selecting

If things go well during the initial screening, you will move on to the first interview.

We want this to be a two-way conversation—because this is also your opportunity to find out more about whether you would like to work with us and make VTTI the next step in your career. The process and the number of interviews depending on the seniority level and the location of the role. All candidates for the same position will follow the same process.

Depending on the role we might ask you to prepare a technical task or business case or ask you to complete a short personality assessment, a skills assessment, or a full day in-person assessment. The purpose of this is to give us a better sense of how you approach problem-solving, your leadership style and/or how you would apply your skills to the role.

You are also welcome to ask for an extra interview or an orientation day at the terminal or office, if you need further conversations or in-person experience to make your decision.

4
Hiring

We value your time and effort and will do our utmost to provide feedback as quickly as possible.

Whether it’s an offer or constructive feedback, we will try to communicate clearly with you about the next steps.

If you are offered the role, be available to answer any questions you might have. We know that changing jobs is something you don’t do every day and is a major life event, so we’ll try to support you as well as we can.

Good luck, and we can’t wait to meet you!

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