Contract Manager - Wind Energy Projects

About the role

Goldwind, a global wind energy technology company, is looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join its Commercial team in Istanbul, Turkey. The role covers commercial and contractual activities across the full project lifecycle, from tender preparation and contract negotiation to execution, claims, variations and close-out, working with Business Development, Project Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement and Engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Tendering and commercial management: prepare competitive tenders and proposals, review tender documents and budgets, analyse wind turbine cost structures, benchmark prices and propose commercial optimisation solutions.
• Contract management and negotiation: draft, review and negotiate supply, EPC, installation, transportation, service and subcontractor contracts; develop standard contract templates and clauses; coordinate internal contract reviews and approvals.
• Post-contract management: monitor milestones, payments, insurance and bank guarantees; manage variations, change orders and extensions of time; prepare and settle claims and disputes; support contract close-out.
• Risk management and reporting: maintain contract records, risk registers and obligation trackers, support internal audits, and report on contract status, risks, claims and variations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, International Trade, Finance or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in contract management, commercial management, tendering or contract negotiation, preferably on international projects.
• Experience in renewable energy, wind energy, EPC, construction, power generation or large-scale infrastructure is strongly preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Turkish, with strong business communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Required skills

• Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions and international contractual frameworks.
• Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.