Contract Manager to Project within Railway i Västerås

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We are looking for a Contract Manager to the X2000 Upgrade project, in which ABB is preparing for the execution and production of the X2000 Upgrade project.

• Participating in a complex development project in the railway business, with focus on technical retrofit.
• Working in a project with an international environment and being involved in the planning and execution of the design, production and support of operations with several different partners, both internal and external.
• Ensuring the portfolio of contracts (Customer and Subcontracts) in the Project follow contract and claiming management methodologies in accordance with contractual provisions.
• Providing guidance and leadership on contract related matters to project team members.
• Applying sound legal awareness.
• Supporting and coordinating with project functions the handling of all contractual matters.
• Identifying the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlighting areas of opportunities and potential risk
• Ensuring timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts/ subcontracts.
• Acting as integral part of Production Team, leading all contractual and commercial aspects during the execution of the project.
• Establishing and enforcing standard methodologies in portfolio of contracts to identify, notify, enforce or defend changes / claims coming from / towards third parties including insurance claims.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Law
• 5 years or more of experience in EPC with Production/Project Site experience
• Background in Railway Business and project site experience is a plus
• Excellent contractual, commercial, analytical and IT skills and proof strong project claim and change management
• Knowledge of business practices and commercial contracting/subcontracting regulations and principles
• A high level of flexibility combined with the capability to remain focused on the project targets
• The ability to define priorities and areas of risks and opportunities
• You can interface with customers and suppliers regarding all matters related to contracts and projects including those related to the review and process of changes.
• You can read, write, speak and negotiate in English. Swedish is a plus.