Contract Manager

Description

management for the EGS Project as part of the Ontario Line Portfolio, with a specific focus on collaboration model contracts (e.g., Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), alliancing, or other collaborative frameworks). You will play a key role in ensuring the effective management, negotiation, and execution of contracts, fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders, and promoting a collaborative working environment.

As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of contract

• Ensure that all risk allocation and management processes are incorporated into the contracts.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for career growth for team members
• Vendor Management: Oversee the selection, qualification, and performance evaluation of vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering productive relationships and resolving disputes as necessary.
• Prepare regular reports and updates on contract status, key performance indicators, and emerging issues for project stakeholders, including, senior management and client.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with contractual agreements, including legal, financial, and project delivery risks.
• Correspondence: Ensure compliance with the Project Agreement in relation to
• Ensure all insurance requirements for the Partners, Subcontractors and any other 3rd parties as required meet the requirement of the Project Agreement.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment by promoting open
• Ensure weekly team progress reports and Executive Committee reports are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Manage the contractual obligations in relation to NCR’s to ensure the partners are not subject to penalties included within the Project Agreement.
• Review and provide expertise in the input to the QRA risk modelling software.
• Collaborate closely with legal teams, project stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure contracts are suitable for the works being carried out and meet the requirements of the Stakeholders and the Project Agreement.
• Oversee the administration of collaboration contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met by all parties
• Facilitate a collaborative, team-oriented environment among the project’s stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project owners.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in contract management practices, implementing best practices and lessons learned.
• Promote open communication and conflict resolution methods to ensure smooth collaboration and project progress.
• Foster a Best for Project approach within the project and the team.
• Manage and mentor a team of contract administrators, project coordinators, and other relevant staff, ensuring they are effectively executing their responsibilities in line with the project’s objectives.
• Ensure risk apportionment is clearly defined within all agreements to ensure favorable terms.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team on contractual matters, ensuring that they are equipped to resolve issues and promote collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, including permits, licenses, insurance, and bonding, throughout the construction phase.
• Ensure adherence to relevant Ontario legislation, industry standards, and best practices in contract management and project delivery
• Establish and maintain a centralized repository for all contract-related documents, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality.
• Lead negotiations with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and budgetary constraints.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, laws, and regulations related to collaborationbased contract models in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Ensure all reporting requirements within the Project Agreement are met and provide support and input where necessary.
• Change Management: Manage change orders and modifications to contracts, assessing impacts on cost, schedule, and scope, and facilitating resolution of conflicts.
• Review and negotiate Agreements with all stakeholders, ensuring a best for
• This role will require working closely with diverse teams of engineers, architects, contractors, and legal professionals to ensure the project stays on track.
• Submittals, NCR’s and respond to all correspondence within the required timeframe.
• Monitor performance and compliance to contract terms, resolving any issues or disputes that arise through proactive communication and negotiation.
• Ensure all Change Registers. Correspondence Logs, Instruction Logs and any other registers as required are full kept up to date.

Requirements

You’ll bring to the Team (Knowledge, Skills, Competencies)

• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and administering collaboration contracts in Ontario or other Canadian jurisdictions.
• At least 2 years of experience in leading and managing a team, with a demonstrated ability to develop team members and build a cohesive, high-functioning group.
• Administration, or a related field. A professional designation such as PMP, FRICS, or a law degree is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in contract management within large-scale infrastructure or construction projects, with a strong focus on collaboration- based contract models such as IPD or alliancing.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Law, Business

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance