Contracts Manager - Hydropower - PSP( (Romania)

Reference: FIDIC/2026/ROMANIA_1770898780

Contracts Manager - Hydropower / Pumped Storage Project (Romania)

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support a major pumped storage hydropower project in Romania, currently in advanced development and scheduled to enter construction at the end of the year. This is a high-profile infrastructure scheme requiring strong commercial oversight and contract administration across complex civil works packages.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing contractual risk, supporting procurement strategy, administering construction contracts, and ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead contract administration across development and construction phases

  • Manage FIDIC-based contracts, including change management, claims, and dispute resolution

  • Support procurement, tender evaluation, and negotiation of major civil works packages

  • Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations

  • Provide commercial guidance to project leadership and technical teams

  • Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and proper documentation

  • Interface with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager on large infrastructure or energy projects

  • Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contract frameworks

  • Extensive heavy civil construction experience

  • Hydropower, dams, or major water infrastructure experience is highly advantageous

  • Demonstrated ability to manage claims, variations, and commercial risk

  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to operate in a fast-moving, multi-disciplinary project environment

Project Details

  • Location: Romania

  • Sector: Pumped storage hydropower

  • Phase: Development transitioning to construction

  • Start: Ideally before construction mobilization later this year

This is an opportunity to join a landmark renewable infrastructure project with long-term impact and technical complexity.

If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to apply or reach out for a confidential discussion.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark Pumped Storage Hydropower Project in Europe.

Please note: The client is not providing visa sponsorship for this role.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

€1,000.00 - €13,000.00
Per month
EUR1000 - EUR13000 per month + + Accomodation

Bucharest

Full Time

Added 12/02/2026
Reference: FIDIC/2026/ROMANIA_1770898780

Contracts Manager - Hydropower - PSP( (Romania)

Bucharest
Full Time

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