Contracts Manager
About the Role
The Contracts Manager owns how Volta contracts for its fleet. You will set the contracting strategy and standards used across every project, and lead the contracts leads embedded in each project team through a functional line. From contracting models and standard forms to negotiation, claims and commercial governance, this role makes sure Volta builds on terms that protect the business and keep projects moving.
Responsibilities
- Own Volta's contracting strategy across general contractor, package, and vendor agreements
- Set standard contract forms, flow-downs, and commercial terms across the fleet
- Lead major negotiations alongside procurement and project leadership
- Provide functional leadership to the contracts leads embedded in each project team
- Build claims avoidance practice and manage disputes when they arise
- Run commercial governance, delegations, and approvals across projects
- Keep contracting standards compliant across multiple European jurisdictions
- Train and develop commercial capability across the delivery organization
Requirements
- Contracts leadership on data center or major capital projects is essential
- Deep experience of construction contracting models and standard forms across European markets
- A strong record in negotiation and claims management on complex builds
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and governing to standard
- Sound commercial judgment under delivery pressure
- The credibility to lead functionally across embedded project teams
- Willingness to travel across European sites
Qualifications
Not explicitly stated in the posting.
Skills
Not explicitly stated in the posting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary
- Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success
- Retirement/pension contributions
- Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Generous number of vacation days each year
Pay
€155K - €205K
Equal Opportunity: Volta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills, qualifications, experience, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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