
Posted 29 days ago
Contract Manager (m/f/d)
AI Summary
Contract Manager supporting Greencells’ solar EPC projects by leading contract negotiations, administering subcontractor agreements, and ensuring compliance with laws and standards across international projects.
About this role
Overview
Join Greencells – Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy
Greencells is one of Europe’s leading solar EPC providers, with a strong track record of delivering large-scale solar projects across the continent. As part of our international team, you will help drive the energy transition by ensuring that our projects are built on a strong contractual and legal foundation.
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Contract Manager to strengthen our Legal and Project teams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in international solar EPC projects, manage complex contracts, and support Greencells’ continued growth in Europe.
Your mission
- Lead contract negotiations with EPC subcontractors and suppliers
- Manage and administer subcontractor agreements, ensuring compliance with obligations, working closely with Project Management on contractual terms, deadlines, and budgets
- Support senior lawyers in claims management, dispute resolution, and other legal matters
- Monitor subcontractor performance and report on contract metrics to management
- Ensure all contracts meet applicable laws, industry standards, and company policies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, EPC partners and subcontractors
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferably German or Common Law)
- Fluency in English; German and additional European languages are an advantage
- Minimum of five years’ experience in contract management, ideally within relevant European markets
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. FIDIC), subcontracts, purchase orders, and supply agreements; experience in the renewable or solar energy sector is a plus
- Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and projects concurrently
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working in cross-functional, international environments
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams, SharePoint, and e-signature tools (e.g. DocuSign, Adobe Sign)
- Experience with project management tools and/or contract management systems is considered an asset
What we offer
- Work in a growing, international company with a start-up mindset
- Office located in a central area of Saarbrücken with excellent transport connections
- Open and friendly working atmosphere
- Flexible working hours with defined core hours
- Corporate fitness program (Hansefit)
- Subsidized parking in the city center or public transport allowance
- Company bike program (JobRad)