Contract Manager

Job Req Number:  130193
Time Type: Full Time

Contract Manager

Job Summary

This position is responsible for operational real estate management at country level, steering of country-wide demands and securing of optimal provision of space and services, evaluation of status of locations and definition of actions, and supporting Site Representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential warehouse locations based on business requirements, space demand, cost, accessibility, technical requirements, and operational feasibility.
• Coordinate commercial and technical due diligence, including reviews of building, fire safety, electrical, zoning, health and safety, and permitting requirements.
• Review key warehouse specifications such as ceiling height, floor load, loading docks, power capacity, fire protection systems, and vehicle access.
• Lead lease acquisitions, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, contract reviews, and investment approvals for new warehouse sites.
• Coordinate landlords, brokers, legal advisors, authorities, designers, contractors, and vendors throughout permitting, fit-out, relocation, and facility start-up.
• Manage existing leases, facility services, maintenance contracts, budgets, compliance, and business continuity across operating sites.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting / finance or business administration
• 7 years’ experience in relevant working experience
• Experience in project steering and financial reporting
• Management experiences
• Proficient both in written & verbal English
• Skilled in using all MS Office products
• Ability for problem solving, decision making and conceptual thinking
• Knowledge for project management, continuous improvement and planning & organizing work
• Interpersonal & communication skills for negotiation, influence & persuasion and virtual collaboration
• Knowledge of facility management, real estate transactions and construction & building technologies

DSV – Global transport and logistics

What moves you?

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

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