Our Client is a world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. To boost the Italian team in the Data Center Sector, we are now looking for a Contract & Cost Manager. You will be responsible for delivering high‑value and high‑quality contract management services for Data Center projects. You will work closely with both clients and internal teams, ensuring that all contractual and administrative activities meet the required quality standards and the specific needs of each project. By proactively managing building contracts, you will provide expert advice on commercial, risk, and compliance matters, supporting the project’s success from inception through to closeout. The role requires strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, as well as a regular on‑site presence to review progress and quality with contractors and other project stakeholders. Main Responsibilities
Management of the entirety of the Building Contracts. Provide contractual support and advice on potential change orders. Advise on client liability regarding any claims from the contractor (preliminary advice only). Discuss the adjusted contract sum (final account) with the contractor. Agree with client the authorization to the adjusted contract sum. Manage and track the closeout of claims in collaboration with the project team; analyse and report on the contractor’s losses and expense claims. Prepare documentation and/or provide advice to support proceedings: adjudication, mediation, arbitration, litigation, RFP, final contract, exhibit finalisation, interim payment certification, etc. Overview document management to store all relevant correspondence and documents, and make them accessible to all stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
At least 10 years of working experience in similar roles and/or international companies. Excellent knowledge of the English language (B2/C1) and a good level of Italian (B1/B2). A degree in Engineering is a strong plus. A previous experience in the Data Center sector will be considered a strong plus. Ability to travel autonomously is a must. Strong oral and written communication skills. Available to travel domestically around 80% of the time. Frequent presence on‑site will be requested. Projects are based in the Milan hinterland, mainly east and south of Milan.
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