Lead Volta's contracting strategy for AI infrastructure projects across Europe, ensuring compliance and effective negotiation.
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The Contracts Manager at Volta is responsible for developing and implementing the contracting strategy for the company's projects, ensuring that agreements protect the business while facilitating progress. This role requires expertise in construction contracting models and negotiation skills, particularly within European markets. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in managing contracts for major capital projects and the ability to lead teams functionally across various projects. Volta's rapid growth and focus on AI infrastructure present a dynamic environment for professionals looking to make a significant impact.
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The Contracts Manager owns how Volta contracts for its fleet. You will set the contracting strategy and standards used across every project, and lead the contracts leads embedded in each project team through a functional line.
From contracting models and standard forms to negotiation, claims and commercial governance, this role makes sure Volta builds on terms that protect the business and keep projects moving.
What You Will Be Doing
Own Volta's contracting strategy across general contractor, package and vendor agreements
Set standard contract forms, flow-downs and commercial terms across the fleet
Lead major negotiations alongside procurement and project leadership
Provide functional leadership to the contracts leads embedded in each project team
Build claims avoidance practice and manage disputes when they arise
Run commercial governance, delegations and approvals across projects
Keep contracting standards compliant across multiple European jurisdictions
Train and develop commercial capability across the delivery organization
Contracts leadership on data center or major capital projects is essential
Deep experience of construction contracting models and standard forms across European markets
A strong record in negotiation and claims management on complex builds
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and governing to standard
Sound commercial judgment under delivery pressure
The credibility to lead functionally across embedded project teams
Willingness to travel across European sites
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Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary
Retirement/pension contributions
Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
Generous number of vacation days each year
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