Contract Execution Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM

The Global Engineering Services Division crafts and engineers a sustainable future with world class technical expertise. Our interdisciplinary, global, committed teams serve the BASF businesses to grow with our customers, products and markets. We add value by delivering competitive execution of investments. On construction sites across the globe, we deliver safe and reliable solutions to build and keep BASF assets operating at top performance. In doing so, we continuously improve and drive digital transformation. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

We realize new chemical plants as well as plant modifications according to customer needs in Europe and continuously develop our Technical Contracting Team to support Large Capital Projects in Europe. We develop and apply effective contracting strategies for investment projects to support our project teams in the delivery of competitive investments. For our Projects you will act as a Technical Contract Manager from the start, joining the execution in the field and stay until the project is finalized.

·  You take over an active role in international projects participating in market studies, pre-qualifications, contract preparations, negotiations with contractors, contract execution in the field including Change and Claim management.
·  Further, you develop and support all contracting activities for the following contracting topics: EPC / EPCm, Service Orders for BASF's Engineering Partner, Engineering Service Contracts as well as Construction Contracts.
·  You liaise with Project Planning Managers to ensure appropriate schedules for subcontracts are produced and maintained, to support Project Claim strategy.
·  You preserve BASF's rights and entitlements as provided in the contracts.
·  Moreover, you ensure proper notices are given in line with contract requirements. 
·  Finally, you take over the management of claims to / from BASF and support the management of claims to / from contractors as well as sub-suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  at least 3 years working experience in the field of Large Capital Project execution
·  degree in business or a technical field
·  experience in contracting management activities
·  strong own initiative and passion for driving pragmatic solutions with entrepreneurial spirit
·  strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
·  good German and English language skills
·  willingness to travel frequently as well as to join the Project Execution in different locations in Europe (up to a local contract in the location)

BENEFITS

·  Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
·  Company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance as well as accident insurance, share programme for employees, value account and company car subsidy
·  Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
·  Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
·  Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
·  Fitness and health studio, medical care center with numerous offers for your health
·  Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehiclesAttractive competitive salary and a variable bonus

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Aramis Albert, aramis.albert@basf.com

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess.

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.