Freelance Contract and Claim Manager (ZZP)

Job description

• Contract Management

- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring alignment with project objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Monitor contract performance, compliance, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

- Identify and address potential contractual issues to minimize risks and deviations.

• Claim Management

- Proactively manage claims and disputes arising during project execution.

- Investigate and analyse claims to determine validity, assessing their impact on project timelines and budget.

- Support in identifying claims towards external parties including the accurate and comprehensive documentation thereof

- Develop and implement strategies for claim resolution, including negotiation and alternative dispute resolution methods.

• Risk Mitigation

- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and project risks.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure project success.

• Documentation and Reporting

- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all contractual agreements, claims, and dispute resolutions.

- Prepare regular reports for project stakeholders, highlighting contract and claim status.

• Stakeholder Communication

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of contract terms and conditions.

- Facilitate effective communication to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Engineering, or a related field with a high affinition for contractual and legal topics.

• Proven experience in contract management and claims resolution within the industrial project sector.

• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to industrial projects.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

• Fluent in Business French and English

• Experience in public procurement law in Algeria – not mandatory