Deputy Project Manager (Claim and QS focused)
Siemens, Tres Cantos, Community of Madrid, Spain
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented individual to join our International Project Execution team as a Deputy Project Manager, with a special focus on claims and quantity surveying related issues. In this role, you will support the Project Manager(s) across all functions, ensuring project delivery and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Area of Responsibilities
- Contract management including claim management
- Project organization and management
- Stakeholder management
- Project controlling and reporting
- Opportunity and risk management
- Acquisition and order negotiation
- Communication and knowledge management
Contract Management & Claim Management
- Identify, drive, defend and reduce claims timely
- Fulfill contracts and close projects according to contractual and internal regulations
- Negotiate with subcontractors/partners and enter into compensation agreements
- Define strategies to enforce, reduce or defend claims with stakeholders
- Involve the project team in identifying changes and claims
- Evaluate contracts for claim relevance and ensure legal review
- Implement strategies to enforce or reduce claims
Project Organization and Management
- Ensure that all plan elements (system structure, WBS, etc.) are considered in the sales / project initiation phase
- Handle all plan elements and milestone results per project category
- Prepare and maintain the Siemens project management plan
- Manage the project within defined financial targets (budget, target costing, target profit)
- Optimize project profitability and ensure business success
- Implement procedures to resolve questions and problems with relevant partners
- Ensure procurement activities comply with processes and regulations
- Monitor subcontractor performance, escalating issues and initiating measures as needed
- Support the Project Manager at review meetings and organise milestone prerequisites
- Manage acceptance of supplies and services following quality checks
- Document all work results in line with applicable standards
Stakeholder Management
- Ensure efficient communication with all stakeholders
- Negotiate changes and incorporate them into contracts
- Strengthen customer relations and market position
- Collect information on customer requirements and goals
- Involve customers in decision‑making and provide regular updates
Project Controlling and Reporting
- Continuously monitor project status and identify non‑conformities
- Review schedules and progress reports to detect risks or deviations
- Minimise non‑compliance costs
- Notify customers, management and project team early in case of non‑conformities
Opportunity and Risk Management
- Identify and assess risk factors using available tools throughout the project
- Develop strategies to minimise or eliminate risks
- Ensure all risks are monitored (including compliance)
- Identify opportunities for further business with partners
- Collaborate with line experts to exploit opportunities
- Communicate cross‑organisational opportunities for improvement
- Create additional opportunities from ongoing projects
- Ensure risks are monitored in all project phases
- Assess risks and define measures, with timely escalation
- Consider risk survey results in contracts and calculations
- Review drawings, specifications and design docs for risk insights
Acquisition and Order Negotiation
- Participate in sales / project initiation phase, analysing customer requirements and feasibility
- Carry out or attend contract negotiations
Experience & Knowledge Required
- Education: Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or related field (additional certifications in project and claim management are advantageous)
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in project execution, preferably in rail transport or construction, with ability to interpret technical, commercial and contractual data for decision‑making
- Integral experience working with customers, partners and providers in multicultural projects
- Familiarity with FIDIC or other standard contract forms; strong understanding of claims in design‑build or turnkey contracts
- Language skills: Excellent command of English; Spanish an advantage
- Software skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of planning software (Primavera P6, MProject) is a plus
- Accreditations: RICS, CIArb, PMP or similar are preferable
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel as required
Benefits
We offer a professional environment with strong career and development opportunities, both within Spain and internationally. You will enjoy varied tasks, influence over your working day, and the chance to shape projects that impact people’s lives and the future through technology.
EEO Statement
Siemens aboga por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres, así como en la diversidad como fuente de creatividad e innovación.
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