Contract Manager (mwd)

Gasfin is where engineering meets impact. Since 2009 weve been building and managing world-class LNG infrastructure projects across the globefrom the drawing board to real-world delivery. Our clients include governments energy companies and infrastructure operators all working toward the same goal: secure stable and sustainable energy.

In 2023 we became the lead consultant and On-Site Operations Manager for Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET)Germanys state-owned terminal operator created to respond to the national energy supply challenges triggered by the Ukraine crisis.
We believe energy should be reliable affordable and future-ready. Thats why we view LNG as a powerful transition fuel on the path to greener energy systems.

Tasks

• Manage and administer multiple small and medium-sized contracts across the full contract lifecycle (from tendering and award through execution and close-out).
• Track contractual obligations deliverables milestones and performance metrics across numerous parallel work packages.
• Support procurement and tender processes for EPC and O&M related packages including preparation of bid documentation commercial evaluation and contract award recommendations.
• Draft review and negotiate contracts and amendments (e.g. EPC sub-packages supply agreements logistics contracts spare parts agreements service contracts).
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements timelines and budget constraints.
• Coordinate closely with engineering project management logistics legal and finance teams to ensure alignment between contractual commitments and operational execution.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks including liability exposure performance guarantees liquidated damages and compliance requirements.
• Manage variations change orders claims and extensions of time (EOT) ensuring proper documentation and commercial assessment.
• Maintain structured contract tracking tools (contract registers obligation trackers risk logs) to ensure transparency across multiple ongoing packages.
• Support spare parts procurement logistics coordination and supplier management in operational or offshore environments where applicable.
• Contribute to commercial strategy by ensuring that contractual structures support project profitability and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Supply Chain Management Law or a related field.
• 37 years of professional experience in:
• EPC project environments (Engineering Procurement & Construction) or
• Procurement / contracts management of technical packages or
• Spare parts / logistics contract management in offshore wind energy infrastructure or comparable sectors.
• Proven experience managing and tracking multiple small and medium-sized contracts simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience in procurement processes contract drafting and negotiation of technical supply or service agreements.
• Solid understanding of EPC structures contract frameworks (e.g. FIDIC) and supplier management in infrastructure or energy projects
• Experience in offshore wind LNG energy infrastructure or comparable asset-heavy environments is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify contractual risks and mitigation measures.
• Highly structured working style with the ability to maintain oversight across many parallel contract packages.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface between technical legal and commercial stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)

Benefits

The chance to work on high-impact projects that shape energy security.

A tight-knit international team of experts who love what they do.

Real opportunities for growth and professional development.

Competitive salary benefits.

A company thats serious about building a better energy future.

Become part of Gasfin and help shape the future of LNG infrastructure.