Project Contract Manager

Req ID:466021 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time hybrid Project Contract Manager in CDMX, MX we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and become a key member of the project team, working in close collaboration with the Project Manager and core project team, providing guidance and leadership to develop, implement, and drive proactive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstom’s business objectives, including extensions of time (EoT), variations orders, contract amendments. 

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensures application of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance.

• Prepares Contract Summary and ensure it is widely communicated and regularly updated.

• Prepares with Core Project Team Contract Management Strategy Plan (CMSP)

• Carefully analyzes the contract to build and drive implementation of Contract/Claim Management Strategy Plan, as well as keep it updated and communicated with project team on quarterly basis.

• Contributes to Contract Deliverables Requirements List (CDRL) with the Project Team members so that it is launched in time, is accurately communicated, and updated. 

• Establishes and implement project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files. 

• Monitors/manages correspondence by analyzing (for and with Project Manager/Director) incoming and outgoing correspondences to third parties.

• Monitors/manages insurance policies and keep their validity in collaboration with Regional Insurance Manager. Keeps the Regional Insurance Manager updated regarding all changes/ deviation to insurance policies.

• Develops and produces any project specific processes and ways of working for contract/claim management.

• Develops a pragmatic commercial approach based on contractual analysis of the project, to protect, on a daily basis, Alstom interests

• Carefully monitors, records, and notifies customer/partners and any third-party regarding claims/counterclaims and prepares and manages all elements and supporting documentation for claims/counterclaims negotiations.

• Monitors customer/partner requests for variations / change orders / extensions of time.  Provides follow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the Variation Orders (VO) / Variation Requests (VR) / Delay registers, preparation of commercial offer, and prepares associated contractual letters for CD/PM/PD approval.

• Provides proactive advice on specific issues, risks, contractual/claims activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives.

• Ensures Contract management KPIS are reported as per reporting deadlines including gathering the inputs from Key supplier Contract Managers and Insurance Managers

• Anticipates events and risks associated with the contract management activities; propose alternative proactive solutions to keep the situation under control.

• Works closely with the Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Controllers, Project Engineering Managers, Key Supplier Contract Managers, and Project Planning Managers, to identify and mitigate risks; and to identify, maximize, and leverage claim opportunities.

• For Dispute Arbitration Board (DAB) or similar non-litigation mechanism for dispute resolution, PrCM is required to prepare DAB files, referral notes along with substantial evidence and active participation in the process before the adjudication board or similar board.

• For litigation process handled by Legal Team, PrCM will support Legal team or external counsel

• Must be able to travel up to 20% to 30% of the time.   

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• A degree in Law, Engineering, Finance, Technical, Economics or business sciences

• English (mandatory)

• Minimum of five years of Contract/Claim Management experience (preferred) / Project Management

• Ability to read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions, planning, and technical specifications 

• Ability to understand project financials and impact of contract/claim management on project’s profitability.  

• bility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.                                                       

• Ability to anticipate and manage conflicting priorities.                                                                                                               

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contract Management systems; Project Management software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,

• Utilise our dynamic and innovative working environment,

• Contribute to innovative projects

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.