Senior Contract Manager Construction Projects Real Estate

• University-level working and thinking ability, a completed HBO or WO degree in law, construction, civil engineering, technical business administration, or a similar field, supplemented by relevant professional training or certifications.
• At least eight years of relevant experience with contract management within complex construction, real estate, infrastructure, or utility projects, including several years in a senior or leading advisory role.
• Demonstrable experience in developing contract strategies, risk-driven contract management, and independently handling complex changes, claims, and commercial files.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant contract types, tendering procedures, contract law, risk allocation, and commercial decision-making.
• You are analytically and strategically strong, independent in your judgment, and persuasive in advice and negotiation. You move easily between the project team, management, Procurement, Legal, and market parties, coach colleagues, and communicate excellently in Dutch and well in English.

• Experience on the client side and with working using the IPM methodology.
• Experience with UAV-GC, system-oriented contract management, or similar risk-driven contract management.
• Experience with complex disputes, mediation, expert procedures, or arbitration.
• Experience with critical infrastructure, data centers, warehouses, utility construction, or other mission-critical assets.

TenneT offers you the chance to contribute to a sustainable energy future. Together with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, you will work on innovative solutions that make the energy transition possible. With us, you will get the space to develop your talent and work in an environment where your growth is central.

We offer you:

• A permanent contract with a two-month probationary period, based on 40 hours per week.
• A salary in scale 9: €4816 to €9472 per month with 8% holiday allowance, 6% end-of-year bonus, and 70% pension contribution.
• A solid pension via ABP: we pay 70% of your premium.
• 43 leave days per year

All mentioned employment conditions apply to full-time employment, unless stated otherwise.

We attach great value to a good work-life balance and your personal development. Therefore, we offer flexible solutions such as:

• Hybrid working, including a travel, internet, and home office allowance.
• Support for your vitality, with a contribution towards a sports membership and health insurance.
• Development opportunities via the TenneT Academy, so that you can continue to expand your knowledge and skills.

We encourage initiative and give you the space to come up with new ideas. Together, we ensure that the Netherlands stays in motion and is ready for the energy of tomorrow.

The energy transition demands smart, decisive professionals. In Team Projects, we work on complex real estate and infrastructure projects that are essential to TenneT. Will you contribute to this as a Contract Manager Construction Projects within the Real Estate & Facility Management department?

Many projects are heading towards tendering and execution in the coming period. In this phase, senior contract management is decisive for predictable results and controlled decision-making. As a Senior Contract Manager, you are the contractual and commercial conscience of the integrated project team. Working within Team Projects of Real Estate & Facility Management, you will work on a broad portfolio of data and control centers, offices, warehouses, and other mission-critical locations, comprising dozens of projects and a multi-year CAPEX forecast of over €1 billion.

In one or more multidisciplinary (IPM) project teams, you will develop the contract strategy, provide direction to complex tendering and execution issues, and manage agreements, performance, changes, claims, and disputes. In doing so, you will work closely with the project manager, technical manager, project control manager, environment manager, and internal and external parties. From your seniority, you will oversee interests throughout the entire project lifecycle, safeguard the coherence between contractual, commercial, technical, and administrative interests, and advise project management and senior stakeholders on risks, scenarios, and decisions. When files transcend project or organizational boundaries, you take the lead.

• Contract strategy and tendering: you develop and substantiate the contract and tendering strategy for complex projects and programs. You advise on contract type, market approach, risk allocation, award systems, and control measures, bring together interests from different disciplines, and oversee clear, legally sound tendering and contract documents in coordination with Procurement and Legal.
• Management of UAV-(GC) contracts: you determine the setup of contract management, oversee compliance with obligations and performance, and ensure a consistent application of contractual processes during design, realization, testing, delivery, and aftercare. You intervene timely in case of deviations and advise on appropriate control and escalation measures.
• System-oriented contract management: you translate contract and project risks into a coherent, proportional testing and audit strategy. You critically assess the control and performance of the contractor, interpret trends and findings, and drive structural recovery and demonstrable improvement.
• Contract management: you manage complex changes, claims, disputes, and contract risks. You safeguard the commercial and financial interests of the project, develop negotiation and escalation strategies, and advise senior stakeholders on scenarios, mandate, and decision-making.
• Professionalization and coaching: you provide direction to the further professionalization of contract management, develop uniform working methods, standards, performance indicators, and lessons learned, and promote their application across projects. You coach fellow contract managers, act as a substantive sparring partner for IPM role holders, and contribute to knowledge development within the organization.

At TenneT, we are looking for a senior contract manager who quickly grasps complex information, oversees administrative and commercial interests, and remains steady under pressure. You combine substantive authority with connecting leadership, dare to give an independent judgment, and know how to influence decision-making at project and management levels. You deliver high-quality results, bring calm and direction to complex files, and strengthen contract management across multiple projects.