For sure, you know how critical it becomes when contracting strategies are misaligned or underestimated—especially on a major industrial decarbonization project. One missed risk allocation, and the entire schedule, cost baseline, or even the strategic impact of the project could be jeopardized. You probably understand this better than anyone, because you’ve been at the center of such challenges.
Success of Engineering Projects mostly relies on key individuals demonstrating Intrapreneurial Leadership, and the best way to develop these skills is through hands-on consulting roles—working alongside established intrapreneurs in international companies, contributing to managing stakeholders' engagement, workflows' reliability, or solutions' sustainability.
Join AETHER to support Intrapreneurial Projects as a Project Contracts Manager:
The Experience We Are Actively Looking For
* 10 to 15 years of contract management on large industrial projects
* Previous experience on steelmaking facilities (EAF is a plus)
* Expertise in various contract types: EPC, EPCM, lump sum, cost-plus
* Solid understanding of contract law, procurement workflows and industrial compliance
* Proven ability to lead technical and commercial negotiations
* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement and legal
* Based in or ready to relocate quickly to Belgium
Responsibilities
The scope of this intrapreneurial project is supporting the feasibility study and pre-engineering phases of a low-carbon steelmaking facility in Europe. The Key responsibilities expected from our consultant might include:
Support projects through high‑quality and detail‑oriented execution, ensuring accuracy and meeting expectations
* Develop a comprehensive contracting strategy for both inside‑battery‑limits (process) and balance‑of‑plant scopes
* Define the contracting model (lump sum, cost‑plus, time & materials) for each phase of the study and preliminary engineering
* Develop risk‑sharing and mitigation strategies to allocate technical, commercial and safety risks
* Document detailed contract requirements, technical specifications and change‑order procedures
* Implement systems for tracking contractor performance against scope, budget and schedule
* Conduct regular performance reviews with contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality standards
* Provide accurate and timely cost reports on contract status to the finance team
Support projects with rational and data‑driven assessments regarding costs, quality, and timelines, providing objective analyses for decision‑making
* Monitor contract execution to verify adherence to schedules, budgets, specifications and quality targets
* Oversee the tender process and evaluate bids against both technical and commercial criteria
* Evaluate and compare contractor proposals for cost‑effectiveness and technical merit
* Monitor and control contract costs to identify and address budget deviations promptly
* Review and audit invoices and payment requests to verify compliance with contract terms
* Identify and assess contractual risks related to cost, schedule, technical performance and safety
* Examine insurance and bonding packages to verify they meet project requirements
* Monitor adherence to environmental, safety and quality regulations under each contract
* Oversee processing of change orders, ensuring proper documentation, evaluation and approval
Support projects by facilitating communication and reporting between stakeholders
* Lead the prequalification process for contractors and suppliers, ensuring they meet technical and financial criteria
* Manage development and issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations to Tender (ITBs)
* Facilitate negotiations and contract award discussions with contractors, subcontractors and legal teams
* Lead dispute‑resolution as the primary point of contact for commercial and technical issues
* Manage interfaces between contractors, subcontractors and internal teams (engineering, procurement, construction)
* Ensure payments are processed and reconciled against contract milestones
* Communicate contract performance updates, risks and opportunities to the Project Director and senior management
* Prepare and present detailed reports on contracting activities, status and key metrics
* Collaborate with engineering, procurement, legal and project management teams to align on contract objectives
* Ensure all contractors comply with relevant regulations, standards and company policies
* Manage the impact of contract changes on overall project schedule, cost and scope
Your best career choice will be one that propels you toward becoming a future intrapreneur or entrepreneur in your field of expertise.
Check with AETHER if more impactful opportunities are relevant for you. For the sake of Business reactivity, priority is being given to candidates who are already living in Belgium and are available rapidly. #J-18808-Ljbffr