deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.
Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Project Contract Manager (m/f/d) in either Hanau, Hamburg, Bremen, Duisburg Paris, Rotterdam or Antwerp.
We are looking for an experienced Project Contract Manager to support the successful delivery of complex project logistics assignments.
Working closely with Sales, Project Management and Operations, you will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender and negotiation through execution and close-out, helping to protect deugro’s commercial interests and manage contractual risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:Review RFQs, tenders and contracts and identify contractual, commercial and operational risks and opportunities.
Support contract negotiations and Contract Review Requests (CRRs).
Lead the contractual handover of awarded projects from Sales to Operations.
Manage contractual obligations, notices, milestones and documentation throughout project execution.
Support change orders, variations, extensions of time, claims and cost-recovery opportunities.
Review and negotiate subcontract agreements, including charter parties, freight forwarding and transport contracts.
Ensure appropriate alignment of responsibilities, risks and liabilities between customer and subcontract agreements.
Work closely with Project Managers to protect commercial interests and project margins.
Support dispute avoidance and resolution, coordinating with Legal, Insurance, Finance and Contract Management as required.
Act as a trusted contractual and commercial partner to internal teams, customers and suppliers.
Several years of relevant experience in Project Logistics, Project Freight Forwarding, EPC projects, Heavy Lift, multimodal transport, shipping or a related industry.
Strong experience in reviewing, negotiating and administering commercial contracts.
Good knowledge of Incoterms, chartering concepts, contractual liabilities, insurance and claims management.
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify both contractual risks and opportunities.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach with sound commercial judgement.
Degree in Logistics, Law, Business or a related discipline.
Professional proficiency in English is required; German language skills are preferred.
Contract Management certification is an advantage.
What makes us the ideal choice?
A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.
We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, hybrid work arrangements, and flexible scheduling options.
We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.
We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.
Marco Miraglia
Nuernberger Strasse 2A-4, Hanau, HE 63450 DEU
deugro is a highly specialized freight forwarder with a strong focus on turnkey logistics solutions for industrial projects. It has a proven track record in successfully executing projects of any magnitude, even under the most challenging conditions and requirements.
deugro focuses wholly on identifying and solving clients’ specific needs with unique tailor-made solutions to fulfill all requirements. To deliver the best in both cost and performance, deugro serves as an extension of its clients in their respective supply chains. It provides ocean and inland waterway freight services, road and rail transportation as well as air freight to almost any destination.
Thanks to a vast network of more than 70 company-owned offices in over 40 countries, deugro leverages comprehensive and in-depth expertise around the world to deliver on its promise.
deugro was founded in 1924 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and is a family-owned enterprise in its third generation, with nearly a century of experience in the logistics industry. Today, deugro is an independent company of the deugro group, which is comprised of several companies focusing on project freight forwarding, ocean transportation of heavy lift and project cargo, transport and marine engineering as well as heavy haulage equipment operating.
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Huobstrasse 3
8808 Pfaeffikon SZ
Switzerland
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Mrs. Natalie Press-Poole
Mr. Thomas C. Press
Contact:
Phone: +41-43-211-10-40
E-Mail: info@deugro.com
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