Contract Manager- Data Centers

Contract Manager- Data Centers

What will you be doing?

• Leading contract management activities across major engineering and construction-support projects.
• Driving contractual strategy, governance and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing variations, change orders, claims, delay events, disruption events and commercial negotiations.
• Supporting Project Directors and engineering leaders in complex client discussions.
• Developing claim strategies, executive briefings and contract management plans.
• Coordinating with legal advisors, commercial teams, planners and technical specialists to build strong contractual positions.
• Identifying risks early and implementing proactive mitigation strategies.
• Establishing best practices, templates, reporting frameworks and governance processes.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, contractual awareness and disciplined project execution.
• Acting as a senior representative of Quark in discussions with clients, developers, contractors, investors and consultants.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a senior professional who combines strong project delivery experience with deep contractual and commercial expertise.

Ideally, you will bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Previous experience in leadership positions such as Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Project Director, Design Manager or similar technical management roles.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, claims management, change control and commercial negotiations.
• Experience working on complex buildings, major infrastructure or mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to understand technical documentation, design deliverables, project schedules and contractual interfaces.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

We will especially value experience in:

• Data Centers, hyperscale campuses and colocation developments.
• FIDIC, NEC, EPCM and Design & Build contract models.
• Claims management and dispute avoidance.
• Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills.
• The Portuguese, Iberian or wider European construction market.

What We Offer

• A strategic, highly visible role with real influence on Quark’s positioning and growth in Portugal.
• Participation in high‑profile Data Center and mission‑critical projects, within a rapidly expanding market.
• The opportunity to become the reference leader of Quark in Portugal, helping to build and consolidate a local team.
• Real autonomy in client, contractual and delivery decisions.
• Long‑term career development within Sener Group, an international engineering and technology group with a strong track record.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with the seniority and responsibility of the role.