Contract Manager

At SilverBack, we connect experienced professionals with some of the largest industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects across Europe and the Nordics.

Currently, we are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced Contract Manager to support a major industrial megaproject in Boden, Sweden. This is a large-scale green industrial development offering the opportunity to work within a fast-paced and complex construction environment alongside international project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site contractors from a contract management and administration perspective.
• Support Project Leads, Construction Managers, and Area Managers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Support the definition and implementation of contracting strategies.
• Process and manage Change Requests, Change Orders, and claims.
• Participate in contract reviews and support contract negotiations.
• Coordinate and align with other Contract Managers across the project.
• Ensure consistent interpretation of contractual clauses and change management processes.
• Support project teams regarding contractual correspondence and dispute resolution.
• Assist in identifying, analysing, mitigating, and tracking project risks and opportunities.
• Support lessons learned implementation and continuous improvement across contract management activities.

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Contract Manager on major construction or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, claims management, and commercial risk.
• Experience supporting large multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Ability to manage contractual correspondence, variations, and change management processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.
• Legal, commercial, or technical background with a university degree or equivalent qualification.

• Previous experience on large industrial, EPC/EPCM, infrastructure, or energy projects.
• Experience working on Scandinavian projects is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of complex construction contracts and commercial frameworks.
• Swedish language skills are considered an advantage.
• EU working rights preferred.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 12-month contract with strong possibility of extension
• Accommodation provided in Boden
• Flights included for each rotation
• Company car provided while on site
• Rotation: 5 weeks on site / 2 weeks remote working from home