Job Description

 

Contract Manager – Data Centres 

 

Italy

 

I am currently looking for an experienced Contract Manager to join a growing contracts function within an established international project management and consultancy business in Italy.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a growing pipeline of Data Centre projects, working alongside major international investors, developers, contractors and project stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and contract formation through to negotiation, administration, claims management and commercial risk mitigation. The role would suit a confident, client-facing contracts professional with a strong understanding of Italian contractual legislation and experience working on complex construction projects.

The business is expanding its contracts team to support multiple upcoming projects, offering the opportunity to contribute to the development of the function and work within an international project environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Contract Management & Administration

 

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and contract formation through to negotiation, execution and administration.

• Review, interpret and administer construction contracts in line with contractual obligations and project requirements.

• Provide contractual guidance to project teams, clients, developers and other stakeholders.

• Monitor contractual compliance and ensure obligations, notices and deliverables are managed effectively.

• Support the preparation, negotiation and review of contract documentation.

• Identify contractual risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

 

Commercial Management & Claims

 

• Assess and manage contractual claims, including extensions of time, quantum and time-related matters.

• Review variations, change orders and contractual entitlements.

• Provide clear, commercially focused analysis of contractual issues and disputes.

• Support the resolution of claims and disputes through effective contract interpretation and negotiation.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

• Work collaboratively with commercial, project controls and project delivery teams.

 

Procurement & Contract Formation

 

• Support the development of procurement strategies for major construction projects.

• Assist with tender documentation, contract negotiations and contract award processes.

• Review proposed contractual terms and identify commercial or legal risks.

• Support the selection and appointment of contractors and suppliers.

• Ensure contract structures align with project delivery requirements and client objectives.

• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract management processes.

 

Client & Stakeholder Management

 

• Act as a key point of contact for contractual matters across projects.

• Work closely with international investors, developers and other project stakeholders.

• Provide clear, direct and commercially sound contractual advice.

• Lead contractual discussions and negotiations where required.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams.

• Communicate complex contractual issues in a practical and accessible manner.

 

Project Risk & Compliance

 

• Identify, assess and manage contractual and commercial risks.

• Support project teams in maintaining contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Review contractual documentation and project correspondence to identify potential risks.

• Support the management of disputes, claims and contractual escalations.

• Ensure contractual requirements are understood and followed by relevant stakeholders.

• Contribute to effective risk management across data centre and pharmaceutical developments.

 

Essential Criteria

 

• Proven experience as a Contract Manager, Senior Contract Manager or Contracts / Commercial Manager within construction, engineering or a related project environment.

• Fluent professional Italian and a strong understanding of the Italian Civil Code and relevant contractual requirements.

• Experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including procurement, contract formation, negotiation and administration.

• Experience assessing contractual claims, quantum, extensions of time or other time-related matters.

• Strong commercial awareness and contractual risk management capabilities.

• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to provide clear, concise and commercially focused contractual analysis.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and international stakeholders.

 

Desirable Experience

 

• Previous experience working on Data Centre or Mission Critical projects.

• Experience with design-and-build construction contracts.

• Pharmaceutical or other complex industrial construction project experience.

• Experience working with international investors, developers and contractors.

• Experience within a project management consultancy, commercial consultancy or major construction organisation.

• Exposure to international projects and complex contractual negotiations.

 

Contract Details

 

• Location: Italy

• Company: Established International Project Management Consultancy

• Position: Contract Manager

• Sectors: Data Centres / Mission Critical / Pharmaceutical

• Project Pipeline: Multiple upcoming data centre projects, alongside pharmaceutical project support

• Team: Growing contracts function

 

If you are an experienced Contract Manager with strong Italian contractual knowledge, a background in construction and the ability to manage complex commercial and contractual matters, I would be keen to hear from you.

Please provide a copy of your CV and a brief suitability summary to [email protected], or contact me on 07973791602 for a confidential discussion.