Contract Manager (Offshore WInd)

Location: Tokyo, Japan Are you an experienced Contract Manager looking to work in offshore wind and contribute to the energy transition? Join our growing team and work on some of the most exciting offshore wind projects in the U JUMBO Consulting Group is seeking Contract Managers with experience in construction or offshore wind. You will join our business to support leading developers with contract management, claims and commercial management for major offshore wind projects. The Role As a Contract Manager, you will support our clients with managing Tier 1 contracts for offshore wind and infrastructure projects with a focus on critical packages such as, WTG, foundations, inter-array and export cables, T&I and transmission/substations. Your responsibilities will include: Drafting and negotiating main contracts throughout the lifecycle of project development and execution. Working side by side with the project management team to ensure successful project delivery, balancing risk with solutions that are commercially and contractually optimal. Maintaining a continuous overview of critical milestones, assess and manage rights and obligations according to the contract. Directing and processing changes, variations and claims in the project and ensure that the changes are implemented in compliance with our client’s commercial interests. Providing interpretation of contracts, organize and process correspondence with contracting parties and monitor fulfilment of contractual obligations. Managing the commercial relationship and communicating with contractors during the execution phase of the project, keeping a close dialogue with them to ensure that issues are dealt with proactively with diligence and foresight. Ensuring timely delivery of the contract within the set mandate. Driving governance processes and required presentation material towards different stakeholders and decision bodies such as the Steering Committee. Contributing to further developing processes regarding contract management. Apart from daily operations and the work as a Contracts Manager for our clients, you will also be involved in the following: Business and Personnel Development: Tools and Procedure; support to the overall group through contributing to the development of tools and procedures including the Contracts Management Practice Group. Contribute or host informal and formal training sessions with the overall group. Work closely and in collaboration with JUMBO U.S.’s growing team and the client(s) project team(s). You will also work closely with the global JUMBO organization that currently consists of more than 90 persons across the world. Your Career Our vision is to create a more sustainable world by delivering renewable energy projects globally, but we cannot do this alone. You, alongside your talented and like-minded colleagues, are the individuals that will make the difference. You will play an integral role in the development of critical renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure efforts globally. You will be key to JUMBO Consulting Group’s ultimate success and progress towards achieving our goals. You will continue to grow your career in a high energy environment, alongside colleagues with a true passion for their work and commitment to providing the best possible solutions to their clients’ challenges. Enjoy a highly flexible work environment and a culture that is genuinely inspiring and fosters collaboration across teams and practice groups, as employees strive to provide best in class service. You will have access to development opportunities, such as education, training and cooperation, and collaboration with like-minded people to ensure you reach your full potential and experience daily job satisfaction. We are committed to you, all of your JUMBO colleagues and our future team members, to ensure we are not only working towards a more sustainable future but that we are creating a positive, exciting, and happy place to work. As we continue to grow and expand, we will always focus on you and our people. Who are we looking for? We are seeking passionate and motivated contract management professionals that are aligned to our Vision and excited by the opportunities and challenges of working in a rapidly expanding international business. Ideally you will have: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field of study. Experience in a similar role, preferably in a matrix organization. Experience within the energy or construction industries. Experience with managing contracts. Experience and confidence in leading negotiations. Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. Structured and methodical way of working. About JUMBO Consulting Group JUMBO Consulting Group is a specialist consultancy within the Turner & Townsend group, focused on providing strategic supply chain development, procurement and contracts management advisory to leading investors and developers of renewable energy and infrastructure projects worldwide. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, JUMBO has 11 global offices supporting clients developing, building and operating projects across North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. Through our connection with Turner & Townsend, we have access to a global network while maintaining our specialist focus on complex, transformational energy and infrastructure projects. Take the Next Step: If this sounds like your next challenge, apply directly or for a detailed discussion, reach out to Mikkel Riisgaard at mri @ jumbocg.com. 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