Project Contract Administrator - German Speaker

Role Overview

We are looking for a Project Contract Administrator to join our Business Unit Transmission, which provides state‑of‑the‑art solutions for High Voltage Underground and Submarine cable links in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the contracts lifecycle during project execution and warranty phases, including review and drafting of amendments, contractual documents, and renewal of contracts.
• Providing guidance and interpretation of contractual clauses and requirements.
• Supporting and championing the change management process, including drafting and reviewing change orders, claims, back charges and penalties, and defending incoming claims against customers, subcontractors and key vendors.
• Safeguarding contractual obligations, tracking and timely issuance of notifications, monitoring milestones in cooperation with the project team.
• Focal point for raising awareness on contract provisions, preparing initial contract reviews, organising contract induction meetings, issuing reports, interpretations and assessments.
• Cooperating and liaising with corporate functions (finance, legal, compliance, IP) on specific matters and potential disputes.
• Monitoring, drafting and reviewing all contractual correspondence between Prysmian, its customers, joint venture and consortium partners, subcontractors and vendors.
• Verifying that all insurances and guarantees required by contracts and subcontracts are in place and maintained, in conjunction with dedicated departments.
• Assisting the purchasing department in negotiating contracts with subcontractors and vendors, implementing back‑to‑back subcontracts.
• Contributing to project close‑out activities with clients, partners, subcontractors and major vendors, ensuring all necessary certificates are issued and received (e.g., milestone completion certificates, handover certificates, acceptance certificates).

Qualifications and Experience

• Law degree.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Knowledge of EPC contracts.
• Knowledge of the cable or energy industry preferred.
• Minimum two years PQE as a Contract Manager or Portfolio Contract Manager.
• Background in creating and negotiating international subcontracts with back‑to‑back implementation.

Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• Hybrid working model – 8 days a month.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ticket restaurants – €9 a day.
• Health insurance.
• Company support on public transportation.
• Annual bonus and share‑based plans.
• Collaborative environment.
• Dynamic and respectful workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our company culture, Prysmian is committed to developing an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio‑economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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