Contract Manager (m/w/d)

Introduction

Gasfin is where engineering meets impact. Since 2009, we’ve been building and managing world-class LNG infrastructure projects across the globe—from the drawing board to real-world delivery. Our clients include governments, energy companies, and infrastructure operators, all working toward the same goal: secure, stable, and sustainable energy.

In 2023, we became the lead consultant and On-Site Operations Manager for Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH (DET)—Germany’s state-owned terminal operator, created to respond to the national energy supply challenges triggered by the Ukraine crisis.
We believe energy should be reliable, affordable, and future-ready. That’s why we view LNG as a powerful transition fuel on the path to greener energy systems.

Tasks

• Manage and administer multiple small and medium-sized contracts across the full contract lifecycle (from tendering and award through execution and close-out).
• Track contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, and performance metrics across numerous parallel work packages.
• Support procurement and tender processes for EPC and O&M related packages, including preparation of bid documentation, commercial evaluation, and contract award recommendations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and amendments (e.g., EPC sub-packages, supply agreements, logistics contracts, spare parts agreements, service contracts).
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, logistics, legal, and finance teams to ensure alignment between contractual commitments and operational execution.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, including liability exposure, performance guarantees, liquidated damages, and compliance requirements.
• Manage variations, change orders, claims, and extensions of time (EOT), ensuring proper documentation and commercial assessment.
• Maintain structured contract tracking tools (contract registers, obligation trackers, risk logs) to ensure transparency across multiple ongoing packages.
• Support spare parts procurement, logistics coordination, and supplier management in operational or offshore environments, where applicable.
• Contribute to commercial strategy by ensuring that contractual structures support project profitability and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in:
• EPC project environments (Engineering, Procurement & Construction), or
• Procurement / contracts management of technical packages, or
• Spare parts / logistics contract management in offshore wind, energy infrastructure, or comparable sectors.
• Proven experience managing and tracking multiple small and medium-sized contracts simultaneously.
• Hands-on experience in procurement processes, contract drafting, and negotiation of technical supply or service agreements.
• Solid understanding of EPC structures, contract frameworks (e.g., FIDIC), and supplier management in infrastructure or energy projects
• Experience in offshore wind, LNG, energy infrastructure, or comparable asset-heavy environments is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify contractual risks and mitigation measures.
• Highly structured working style with the ability to maintain oversight across many parallel contract packages.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface between technical, legal, and commercial stakeholders.
• Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)

Benefits

The chance to work on high-impact projects that shape energy security.

A tight-knit, international team of experts who love what they do.

Real opportunities for growth and professional development.

Competitive salary + benefits.

A company that’s serious about building a better energy future.

Become part of Gasfin and help shape the future of LNG infrastructure.