Contract Manager, Data Center Construction Projects

We are seeking a skilled and detailoriented Contract Manager to support the full lifecycle of contracts associated with the construction and delivery of a missioncritical Data Center project. This role is ideal for a contracting professional with experience in real estate industrial or infrastructure projects who is ready to contribute to a fastpaced highstandards environment.

The Contract Manager will work closely with procurement construction legal finance and project controls teams to ensure contractual compliance optimal performance and alignment with project objectives. This position plays an essential role in safeguarding commercial interests mitigating risks managing contractor interfaces and maintaining robust contract governance throughout the project.

Activities might include:

• Manage daytoday contract administration including scope tracking deliverables variations invoicing and claims.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations (schedule cost quality and safety).
• Identify and escalate potential risks disputes or noncompliance issues in a timely manner.
• Serve as a key interface between Construction Management Project Controls Legal Finance and external contractors.
• Support commercial and technical discussions related to change management risk allocation and contract interpretation.
• Collaborate with engineering and commissioning teams to ensure contract alignment with project milestones and handover requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditready records for all contract actions approvals and communications.
• Prepare contract status reports risk summaries and performance dashboards for project leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes and tools.

Qualifications :

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Law Construction Management or related field.
• 58 years of experience in contract management commercial management or procurement for construction real estate or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract terms commercial principles and risk management.
• Experience supporting contracts for CAPEX projects (civil works MEP equipment supply or installation).
• Solid negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex documentation.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with data centers hyperscale environments industrial facilities or missioncritical projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC EPC DesignBuild or LumpSum contracting models.
• Familiarity with contract management systems ERP platforms or eprocurement tools.
• Courses or certifications in Contract Management Procurement Supply Chain or Project Management (e.g. PMI CIPS).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information :

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time