atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Contract Manager at atNorth

As a Contract Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring strong contractual control across project delivery. You will manage contract execution, lead change and claims management processes, and ensure alignment between customer contracts and downstream execution contracts to reduce commercial and delivery risk. You will act as the contractual focal point for delivery projects, ensuring contractual governance, managing risk and supporting project teams in achieving successful commercial and delivery outcomes. Working closely with Project Managers, Procurement, Commercial and Legal teams, you will help drive contractual discipline and support successful execution throughout the project lifecycle.
This role is located in the Espoo-area in Finland and reports directly to the Director of Delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction contracts, including drafting, review, execution, administration, and close-out

• Support and participate in contract negotiations with General Contractors and key suppliers

• Ensure contractual compliance with YSE 1998, international standards, and Finnish construction laws

• Act as the central point for contract interpretation and provide guidance to project teams

• Own and structure change management processes, ensuring proper documentation and approval of variations

• Lead and support claims management (EOT, cost claims), including preparation of positions and supporting documentation

• Monitor contract performance, proactively identifying risks, gaps, deviations, and opportunities

• Maintain project-level contract risk registers and ensure transparency of contractual exposure and reporting

• Ensure alignment between customer contracts and downstream GC/supplier agreements, translating requirements into executable scopes and obligations

• Drive effective stakeholder collaboration (Project Management, Procurement, Commercial, Legal), while supporting continuous improvement of contract processes, templates, and best practices

Your profile:

You are an experienced professional with a strong background in contract management within construction or infrastructure projects. You have a clear understanding of both customer-side and contractor-side contracts and can effectively bridge requirements between them. You are structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced project environments.
You bring strong analytical and negotiation skills and can effectively support project teams in managing contractual risks and obligations. You are proactive, commercially minded and capable of balancing contractual protection with practical project execution. You are comfortable influencing stakeholders and navigating complex contractual environments while maintaining a collaborative approach.

Background & Experience:

• Degree in Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate.

We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced.

We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation.

At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.

Please note that due to the holiday period, we won't be going through the applications until August.