Project Execution Claims & Contract Engineer / QS

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Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG and has been a leading supplier in the field of mobility for over 160 years. Our core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems and related services. We have always been very innovative in making traveling faster, safer and more comfortable.

Today, we need new solutions to new challenges such as climate change and rising populations worldwide. That's what drives us. That's why we shape mobility with passion, always being one step ahead. Through digitalization, we make infrastructures smart and create opportunities that get us from A to B sustainably and seamlessly. Our 38,200 employees are pioneers in mobility who help to keep the world moving.

Siemens Mobility Spain would like to get onboard a Project Execution Claims & Contract Engineer / QS

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Claims & Contract Engineer / QS. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the management and execution of our rail projects to ensure they are handled in accordance with the contract terms and best practices. You will be working across projects internationally based out of Madrid, Spain.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional looking to develop their skills in risk management, contract administration, project optimization, costs evaluation, planning and more within a dynamic and collaborative work environment. If you are eager to learn, adaptable, and passionate about contributing to the success of mobility, we encourage you to apply.

Nature of responsibilities:

1. As part of the Project Management Team:
   
   Assist project managers to effectively manage the interface between the technical and contractual aspects of the project.
   
   Review contracts, technical specifications, and their amendments during the execution phase and provide input to the Project Managers.
   
   Support the claims, opportunity management and value engineering processes, including identification, substantiation, analysis and submission.
   
   Help record variations, their corresponding cost impacts, and developing profitability for our projects.
   
   Ensure the timely submission of notices and be responsible for their follow-up and reporting together with our project and legal teams.
   
   Proactively monitor change management through formalizing processes.
   
   Review and write letters and project documentation such as Minutes of Meetings and Monthly reports and identify potential risks.
   
   Be involved in the budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control, specifically related to cost overruns, claims and variations.
2. Project Planning
   
   Help the PM to analyse the Project Schedule (and specifically the Baseline schedules) to manage risks and potential delays to the critical path.
   
   Liaise with the scheduling team and PM to help keep the current Project Schedules updated to ensure detection of delays and subsequently help prepare extensions of time.
3. Communication and Coordination:
   
   Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for claims resolution and ensure that the correction contemporary evidence is created.
   
   Act as a liaison between internal teams, clients, and external partners regarding contract-related matters.
   
   Assist in the preparation of progress reports in relation project status, potential risks, and claim resolution progress.
   
   Maintain an organized repository of contractual documentation.

Key Skills and Qualification

You hold a degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field.

You have gained experience in a project execution environment (at least 5 years). Ideally in the rail transport or construction industry. Therefore, you are well acquainted with the specifics of project management and contractual matters of major international project (delays, critical path, variations, etc.)

You must have a good command of the English language because you will work in international projects. Spanish language skills are an advantage.

As you will spend time reading contracts and writing letters, excellent reading and writing skills are essential.

You are also willing to travel as required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge of Planning Software (Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project) would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation thrive.

Career Growth: Enjoy diverse project opportunities and a clear path for career advancement.

Diversity and Inclusion: We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.

Global Impact: Be part of a team that's shaping the future of mobility.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new! That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We recognise that building a diverse workforce is essential to the success of our business, therefore we encourage applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. Flexibility is our main benefit. We combine remote and presence work because work-life balance and wellbeing are essential for our teams. We are convinced that stay at home allow us to focus on activities that need more time for concentration and being at the office enhance our creativity collaborating and learning from others.

Siemens aboga por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, así como en la Diversidad como fuente de creatividad e innovación. Contar con diferentes tipos de talento y de experiencias nos hace ser más competitivos y estar mejor preparados para responder con éxito a las demandas de la Sociedad. Por ello, valoramos a las candidatas y a los candidatos que reflejen la Diversidad que disfrutamos en nuestra Compañía y animamos la cobertura de puestos por mujeres y hombres en ocupaciones que se encuentren subrepresentadas.

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