Contract and Claims Manager

Global Wind Service•Swoyersville, PA

About The Position

As Contract and Claim Manager (OPS), you will play a key role in strengthening project delivery, contractual compliance, and margin protection across the organisation. You will support Project Managers as the primary contract owners by building contract and claim capability, setting standards, and providing expert advice in higher‑risk or more complex situations. You will act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to Project Managers, working closely with Legal and other stakeholders to ensure consistent best practice in change control, notices, and claim preparation. When matters escalate to formal dispute resolution, you will take the lead on the contract and claim workstream in close cooperation with Legal.

Requirements

A relevant degree or equivalent experience in contracts, commercial management, construction, engineering or a related field
Solid experience in contract and claim management, preferably within construction, EPC, energy or the wind industry
Strong understanding of construction processes, contract law, change control and claims management
Proven experience supporting or managing claims, variations, notices, EOTs and LD exposure, ideally against strong counterparties (OEMs, EPCs, asset owners)
The ability to advise, coach and train Project Managers on contractual matters
Strong analytical, negotiation and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, professional contractual documentation
A structured and detail‑oriented approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel
Confidence working closely with Legal, Finance, Sales, Project Managers and Site Managers
Fluent English, both written and spoken
Willingness and ability to travel as required

Responsibilities

Supporting and strengthening contract and claim management capability across the PM community
Delivering contractual training for Project Managers in cooperation with Legal
Developing, maintaining and promoting standards, templates, playbooks and minimum requirements
Providing ad hoc contractual and claims support on projects with higher risk, complexity or customer escalation
Advising on contract interpretation, change control, notices, extensions of time (EOT) and liquidated damages (LD) exposure
Reviewing and supporting key contractual correspondence and claim documentation when required
Monitoring and supporting notice compliance, scheduling discipline and variation capture on supported projects
Leading the contract and claim workstream in formal disputes, including arbitration, in close cooperation with Legal
Coordinating case files, evidence and external counsel support when disputes are escalated
Acting as a sparring partner in claim strategy, negotiation and settlement discussions
Capturing and sharing lessons learned to continuously improve contractual maturity across the organisation

Benefits

We offer an exciting job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring, dynamic, high performing and international work environment in the renewable energy sector. We highly value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.
A workplace that focuses on safety
An opportunity to work with a leading supplier of manpower in wind industry
Contract of employment, acc. the local legislation rules
Competitive remuneration
All needed tools – laptop and telephone are essential
Flexible working hours and - after successful introduction - possibility to work remotely from time to time
No dress code – it's about the quality of your work and not the clothing
An opportunity to further professional development; global career progression prospects
Diversity – each day confronts us with new challenges