Claim Manager

Publication date:19 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Satigny

Job summary

Join a key role in contract management and risk control in construction. This opportunity offers collaboration with diverse teams to secure performance and support project management.

Tasks

Analyze contracts like SIA and FIDIC, identifying risks and obligations.
Implement proactive risk management with project teams for success.
Work closely with the PMO to integrate contract aspects into project governance.

Skills

Higher education in law, engineering, or construction management is essential.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills are a must for this role.
Excellent communication abilities in French, with good English or German knowledge.

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About the job

You play a central role in contract management and risk control on our construction projects. Reporting directly to the Operational Management, you work closely with the Project Management Office, department heads, project managers, finance, and legal teams to secure contractual performance and support teams in managing operational projects.

Contract management & risk control

Analyze contracts (SIA, FIDIC, etc.) and identify risks, obligations, and levers
Implement proactive risk management in collaboration with project teams
Work closely with the PMO and Operational Management to integrate the contractual dimension into project governance and management methodology

Claims & negotiations

Monitor, document, and defend claims (delays, costs, scope)
Lead the analysis and response formulation processes for claims.
Support managers and project leaders in preparation and negotiation strategy
Participate directly in negotiations with clients, subcontractors, or other contractual partners

Legal excellence & dispute prevention

Advise teams to avoid critical situations
Promote good contractual practices
Legal monitoring on construction and Swiss markets (public/private)
Work with the legal department in case of disputes, procedures, or arbitration
A higher education degree in law, engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
Solid experience in a similar role in construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Very good knowledge of construction contracts in Switzerland (SIA, FIDIC, local standards).
Excellent writing, analytical, and synthesis skills as well as strong negotiation abilities.
Strong solution orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, and proven ability to manage complex and multi-stakeholder situations
Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and very good knowledge of English or German
Workplace is Satigny (GE) or Bussigny (VD)

Interested in the position? Send your complete application file (CV, diplomas, work certificates) by clicking on "I apply".

For any further information, contact Philipp Tschudi by email philipp.tschudi@spie.com or by phone +41 58 301 10 85.

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