Company Description
HAREKET has been providing engineered heavy lifting and transportation services for over 67 years, offering expertise in project planning, route surveys, lift engineering, project management, and installation. With its headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey, the company operates internationally across Eurasia, the Middle East, and Africa, serving industries such as petrochemical, renewable energy, and power. Known for its high service standards and reliability, HAREKET executes projects with meticulous technical planning, adherence to global standards, and state-of-the-art equipment. Committed to customer satisfaction, the company tailors its services to meet industry-specific needs, ensuring timely and safe project completion.
Role Description
The Contract Executive will play a key role in managing and overseeing contract-related activities to ensure smooth operations and compliance with the responsibilities as follows.
- Analyse, advise, and monitor contractual obligations for heavy lift and transport projects
- Act as a key link between project management, engineering, legal, and commercial teams
- Be involved from the tender phase through execution and project close-out
- Support teams in interpreting contract clauses, scope, variations, claims, and change orders
- Identify, assess, and monitor contractual risks and opportunities, advising on mitigation strategies
- Assist in negotiations with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Prepare and coordinate claims, counterclaims, and contractual correspondence
- Contribute to improving internal contract management processes and tools
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in contract management, claims, or commercial project support
- Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Experience in EPC, heavy lift, offshore, energy, or infrastructure is a strong plus
- Previous experience in contract management or a related field is essential
- Experience in the heavy lifting, transportation, or related industries is a plus
Your strengths that make the difference
- Experience with complex contracts, international projects, and subcontractor management
- Strong analytical skills and a structured, detail-oriented mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Assertive and persuasive in negotiations
- Strong risk awareness and commercial insight
- Solution-oriented, pragmatic, and hands-on
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Clear, professional, and nuanced communication style
What we offer
- A permanent position in a stable and growing heavy lift organization
- Competitive salary package, aligned with experience
- Exposure to large-scale international projects
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative team environment with short decision lines
