Contract Manager - Data Center

Job Title

Contract Manager (Data Center - Samut Prakan)

Job Description Summary

Provides professional project management experience to designated projects and assignments at a client site, campus, and facilities.

Job Description

(This position is based at Samut Prakan, Thailand)

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Procurement: Partner with Procurement and Construction teams to define project specifications, conduct market research, manage RFPs and tender evaluations, and select qualified vendors for services, materials, and equipment.
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness, legal compliance, and alignment with company standards.
• Vendor & Performance Management: Build strong vendor relationships and track delivery against measurable KPIs (service quality, response times, and compliance).
• Governance & Issue Resolution: Chair monthly vendor performance reviews, drive corrective actions, and promptly resolve disputes to prevent disruptions to data center operations.
• Reporting & Process Optimization: Present vendor performance insights to senior leadership, implement procurement best practices, and track Southeast Asian market trends to maintain a competitive edge.

Key Requirements

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Industry Experience: 5–8 years of experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and contract administration within the construction, infrastructure, or data center/mission-critical facilities sectors.
• Technical & Legal Expertise: Strong working knowledge of construction contract law, standard contract forms, project lifecycles, and complex facility interfaces (CSA, MEP, commissioning, and operations).
• Core Competencies: Exceptional communication, organization, and dispute-resolution skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors and contracts simultaneously.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”