Project-Based Contract Manager – Civil Engineering – Perm Contract F/M

Eiffage Génie Civil est présente dans l'ensemble des spécialités du génie civil. Ses équipes interviennent depuis la conception jusqu'à la construction, mais aussi en réparation et en maintenance, et en démolition, sur de nombreux ouvrages en France et à l'international.

Eiffage Génie Civil is one of the European leaders in construction, operating across all civil engineering disciplines. From design to construction, as well as maintenance, repair and demolition, our teams deliver major infrastructure projects in France and worldwide.

The Infrastructure Division is present across France (roadworks, civil engineering, metal, rail) and internationally in Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America.

The Marine & Overseas Division specialises in the design and execution of large-scale civil engineering infrastructure, including maritime and port facilities, water and waste treatment plants, and complex international projects.

As part of the development of our international activities, we are recruiting a Project-Based Contract Manager (F/M) to support our portfolio of overseas projects.

This is a permanent contract within the Marine & Overseas Division.
You will be administratively based in France, but assigned to major international projects abroad, depending on operational needs. Missions are carried out on-site, for medium or long-term deployments.

You will work closely with Project Directors, Project Controls, Finance and Legal teams on high-impact international projects.
You will benefit from the support of Eiffage headquarters, while operating directly within multidisciplinary site teams across different regions of the world.

This position requires a strong capacity to adapt to different contractual environments, cultures and project setups, while maintaining rigorous contract management standards.

• Administer and manage the main contract of the project you are assigned to, ensuring full compliance with obligations, timely notifications and protection of Eiffage's contractual rights.

• Manage consortium or joint-venture agreements, including interfaces, responsibilities, deliverables and governance processes.

• Supervise subcontract agreements: performance monitoring, amendments, claims, contractual compliance and administrative closure.

• Lead and coordinate claim processes, including:

  • Claims against the client

  • Claims within the consortium

  • Claims raised by subcontractors

• Prepare contractual strategies and advise project leadership on risks, obligations and opportunities.

• Draft all contractual correspondence (letters, notifications, notes, reports) in both English and French.

• Support commissioning, handover and close-out phases, ensuring all contractual and documentary requirements are met.

• Ensure alignment between technical, financial and legal stakeholders, maintaining coherent project positions.

• 7–8 years of experience in Contract Management on complex industrial, infrastructure, energy or civil engineering projects.

• Strong experience in contract administration and claim management.

• Excellent written and spoken command of English and French.

• Ideally, a background in law (Master's degree or equivalent), but technical profiles with strong contractual skills will also be considered.

• Experience working in international and multicultural environments.

• Strong autonomy, analytical skills, adaptability and communication abilities.

• Availability and willingness to travel internationally for extended missions.

• Permanent contract (CDI) within Eiffage's Marine & Overseas Division

• Assignment to major international projects

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Support from headquarters (Legal, Finance, Project Controls)

• Strong career development opportunities within Eiffage's global operations

• HR screening interview

• Operational interview

• Final interview with Marine & Overseas Division management

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