ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Contract Management Manager

ACCIONA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

ACCIONA Energía is the world's largest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil fuel legacy. With over 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries across five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonization goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable plants—mainly wind and photovoltaic—energy management and commercialization, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility, and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria).

Acciona, within its Energy business, needs to incorporate a Contract Management Manager based in Madrid.

The primary objective of the position will be to direct and standardize the contractual management of the Engineering and Construction department of Acciona Energía, leading the central team of Contract Managers and providing support to regions with their own structure.

Job Description

Position Objective

Direct and standardize the contractual management of the Engineering and Construction department of Acciona Energía, leading the central team of Contract Managers and providing support to regions with their own structure, ensuring a common governance model, contractual compliance, proper risk management, and alignment with CAPEX objectives, planning, and asset performance.

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead the comprehensive management of contracts (engineering, supply, construction, and Commissioning), and develop the contractual management team
Participate in the negotiation, drafting, review, and approval of contracts, in collaboration with technical, supply chain, financial, and legal areas, ensuring the corresponding transfer of risks from energy sale and interconnection agreements and regulatory requirements).
Supervise the fulfillment of milestones, obligations, penalties, guarantees, and contractual variations.
Supervise the management of claims, changes in scope, extensions of time, and contractual disputes, seeking preventive solutions and coordinating with legal counsel when necessary.
Develop and implement contractual management policies, procedures, and best practices.
Evaluate contractual, legal, and financial risks, proposing corrective actions.
Prepare executive reports on the contractual status of projects and key contracts for management.

Candidate Requirements

EDUCATION
- University Degree in Higher Engineering or similar
- Specific training: Project Management, contract management, claims, arbitration, or in construction or energy law

EXPERIENCE

10 years of experience in project management or supplier/subcontract management in the energy or industrial sectors, and 5 years in Contract Management.
Experience in multicultural environments is desirable.

SKILLS

High level of negotiation and contractual analysis.
Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities simultaneously.
Strategic approach and results orientation.
Communication and liaison skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Leadership, professional judgment, and decision-making.
High attention to detail and analytical capacity.

Languages

Advanced English (oral and written).
Other languages are valued

We are a company that values diversity as a source of talent and therefore work to promote an inclusive environment in which respect, belonging, and commitment are promoted so that all people can participate with equal opportunities. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background, or condition. ACCIONA has received the Top Employer 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 certification, which recognizes the Company as one of the best companies to work for in Spain.

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ACCIONA Energía es la mayor compañía energética 100% renovable y sin legado fósil del mundo. Con más de 30 años de trayectoria y operaciones en 20 países de los cinco continentes, ACCIONA Energía ofrece una amplia cartera de soluciones energéticas a medida para que sus clientes corporativos e institucionales puedan cumplir sus objetivos de descarbonización. Ello incluye el desarrollo, ingeniería, construcción, operación y mantenimiento de plantas renovables - principalmente eólicas y fotovoltaicas-, gestión y comercialización de la energía, servicios energéticos, autoconsumo, movilidad eléctrica y nuevas tecnologías como el almacenamiento y el hidrógeno verde. ACCIONA Energía se rige por los más exigentes criterios medioambientales, sociales y de gobierno corporativo (ESG).

Acciona, en su negocio de Energía, precisa incorporar un/a Gerente de Gestión Contractual con ubicación en Madrid.

La posición tendrá como principal objetivo dirigir y estandarizar la gestión contractual del departamento de Ingeniería y Construcción de Acciona Energía, liderando el equipo central de Contract Managers y proporcionando soporte a las regiones con estructura propia.

Descripción del puesto

Objetivo del Puesto

Dirigir y estandarizar la gestión contractual del departamento de Ingeniería y Construcción de Acciona Energía, liderando el equipo central de Contract Managers y proporcionando soporte a las regiones con estructura propia, asegurando un modelo de governance común, el cumplimiento contractual, la adecuada gestión de riesgos y la alineación con los objetivos de CAPEX, planificación y performance de los activos.

Responsabilidades Principales

Coordinar y liderar la gestión integral de contratos (ingeniería, suministro, construcción, y Puesta en Marcha), y desarrollar al equipo de gestión contractual
Participar en la negociación, redacción, revisión y aprobación de contratos, en colaboración con áreas técnicas, supply chain, financieras y legales, asegurando la correspondiente transferencia de riesgos de los acuerdos de venta de energía e interconexión y de requisitos regulatorios).
Supervisar el cumplimiento de hitos, obligaciones, penalizaciones, garantías y variaciones contractuales.
Supervisar la gestión de reclamaciones, cambios de alcance, extensiones de plazo y disputas contractuales, buscando soluciones preventivas y coordinando con asesoría legal cuando sea necesario.
Desarrollar e implementar políticas, procedimientos y mejores prácticas de gestión contractual.
Evaluar riesgos contractuales, legales y financieros, proponiendo acciones correctivas.
Elaborar informes ejecutivos sobre el estado contractual de proyectos y contratos clave para la dirección.

Requisitos del candidato

FORMACIÓN
- Grado Universitario en Ingeniería Superior o similar
- Formación específica: Gestión de Proyectos, gestión contractual, reclamos, arbitraje o en derecho de la construcción o energía

EXPERIENCIA

10 años de experiencia en gestión de proyectos o gestión de proveedores/subcontratos en el sector de la energía o sectores industriales, y 5 en Gestión Contractual.
Deseable experiencia en entornos multiculturales.

HABILIDADES

Alto nivel de negociación y análisis contractual.
Capacidad para gestionar múltiples contratos y prioridades simultáneamente.
Enfoque estratégico y orientación a resultados.
Habilidades de comunicación e interlocución con stakeholders internos y externos.
Liderazgo, criterio profesional y toma de decisiones.
Alta atención al detalle y capacidad analítica.