Contract & Claim Manager, Manufacturing Construction Projects, Guanajuato (Santiago de Querétaro)

Job Description

Location: Silao, Guanajuato (on‑site).

The Contract & Claim Manager will report operationally to the Project Lead, who will act as the main point of contact (FIDIC and Non‑FIDIC) for task planning, supervision, and performance review. The CCM will also coordinate closely with the Project Lead and relevant functional teams. Formal validations will be performed by Legal, Procurement, Finance, and PMO as per internal governance.

Overview of the role

• Oversee the contractual and claims management process during execution.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to optimize project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and help mitigate risks.
• Oversee project execution and lead the contract management execution strategy.
• Help ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget, as much as possible.

Interfaces

• Project Lead & PMO: Collaborate with the Project Lead and PMO to align contractual obligations with project timelines.
• Procurement Team: Work with Procurement to address risks, negotiate claims, and manage supplier relationships.
• Legal and Compliance Team: Consult on legal compliance and on claim and dispute resolution strategies.
• Technical Workstream Leads (Engineering, MEP, Automation, etc.): Ensure that contract execution aligns with technical specifications and scope.
• Finance & Project Controlling: Coordinate budget management, invoice checking, payment approvals, and financial audits.
• FIDIC Engineer: Work with the FIDIC Engineer during change management, testing and inspection, and payment certification processes.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control/Quality Management Team: Collaborate on quality control and compliance checks.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Team: Engage with HSE to ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Senior Management & Other Internal Stakeholders: Advise senior management and other internal stakeholders on project progress and contractual risks and opportunities.