Contract Manager

We work alongside clients, contractors and consultants on some of the most prestigious transport projects in Norway. As we prepare for the future, we are looking for a Contract Manager with strong legal expertise and a solid understanding of Norwegian standards and customer behaviour.

As a Contract Manager, you will be one of the project manager's most important supporters, legally and contractually, with an extensive contact surface, internally and externally.

Your tasks will include:

• Follow-up of COWI's projects, with contractual focus
• Establish and implement routines and work processes for contract follow-up and project implementation, with a focus on Norwegian practice
• Create and follow up on contract strategies, and contribute to good contract understanding, internally and externally
• Assist the project management in handling claims, notifications and other follow-up, in line with the contract/relevant NS standards (NS 8401/8402, FIDIC, etc.)
• Prepare and quality assure submissions to customers

We're looking for someone who is accurate, structured and methodical, with an eye for detail and strong business acumen. You have:

• Higher relevant education (legal, technical or economics)
• Documented experience of contract follow-up, requirements management and progress management in major projects
• Experience from a consultant or contractor
• In-depth knowledge of consultancy contracts and national contract forms
• Good insight into how Norwegian customers act - culturally and practically
• Very good written and oral presentation skills, in Norwegian and English
• Good digital skills

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Got more questions?

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to Head of Discipline, Ida Kristine Gjerdingen at ikgn@cowi.com.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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