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At APM Terminals Elizabeth, you’ll be at the center of one of the busiest port complexes in North America. Every container you touch keeps freight moving through the Port of New York C New Jersey, supporting critical supply chains across the East Coast and beyond.\nThis is a place where speed, scale, and precision come together. You’ll collaborate with high- performing teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety and operational excellence are the top priorities. Here, your impact is immediate-and global.\nWhy you’ll love it here\nBe part of a major gateway on the U.S. East Coast\nExperience high-volume, complex terminal operations\nWork with driven teams in a fast-moving environment\n• Continuous improvement mindset - where curiosity is encouraged, root-cause problem solving is valued, and making things better every day is part of how we win\nAppetizer\nAt APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. What drives us forward is a mindset of always improving - observing how work happens, identifying what creates value, and removing what gets in the way. Weconstantlylookforsmarter,simpler,andsaferwaysofoperating.Ifyouthriveinenvironmentswherepeoplevaluelearningandarecommittedtocontinuouslyimprovedailyoperations,joinusandbeapartofourjourney.\nWhatWeCanOffer\nAt APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to improvement is driven by Lean principles, ensuring thateveryteammemberhastheopportunitytodeveloptheirskillsandadvancetheircareers.Experienceadiverse,multinationalworkplacewhereyouroperationalinsightsdirectlyinfluencehowwework.\nWorkonalandmarkcapitalinfrastructureprojectthatsupportsthegrowthandmodernizationofamajorportoperation.\n\nCollaboratewithcross-functionalteamsincludingProcurement,Engineering,Construction,Finance,Legal,andProjectControls,gainingexposuretocomplexprojectdeliveryenvironments.\n\nDevelopyourcommercial,contractual,andprojectmanagementexpertisethroughhands-oninvolvementacrossthefullcontractlifecycle.\n\nBenefitfromaculturethatvaluescontinuouslearning,operationalexcellence,andprofessionalgrowthwhilesupportingabalancedandcollaborativeworkenvironment.\n\nKeyResponsibilities\nAs a Contract Specialist, you will support the administration and management of consultancy, construction, equipment, technology, and service contracts throughout project execution. 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Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company.\nMaersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.\nWe are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. 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