Contracts Manager

Overview

Manage prime contract admin, risk, changes, claims and dispute resolution on a major project.

Key Responsibilities

• change management
• claims management
• contract admin
• payment processing
• risk mitigation
• client relations

Tasks

-Manage the commercial aspects of the prime contract including change management, payment, reporting and dispute resolution -Preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation -Work with the Risk Management and Insurance teams on any issues that may be related to insurance policies -Work closely with the procurement manager and subcontracts manager to ensure flow down of the prime contract terms to other related contracts on the project -Manage the dispute process of any issues under the Prime Contract -Review cost and schedule variances to understand whether issues need to be notified to the Owner and adjustments made for time and cost under the contract -Maintain excellent relationships with the owner, client, project team, subcontractors and the community -Develop the Prime Contract Commercial Management Plan, identifying appropriate change / claim management processes, resource needs, templates and deliverables -Ensure timely and accurate contractual correspondence -Train project staff on contractual requirements / obligations -Prepare any change orders, variations, claims, counter claims, delay claims to the contract and assist with negotiation / resolution -Provide interpretation of Prime Contract language to support other departments -Quantify the additional time and compensation associated with any changes by the client -Train project staff on implementation of contract processes and procedures -Identification and implementation of records keeping to validate potential changes -Develop process to identify, prepare and manage claims as they develop and work with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and/or Project Director to negotiate any claims -Manage applications for payment process under the contract -Work with Project Management Team to develop and ensure appropriate correspondence with the Client is issued to protect the Company’s interests -Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. -Advise on opportunities for revenue savings, risk mitigation and claim avoidance -Work closely with engineering, construction, procurement and project controls to understand project activities and any impact of those activities to the prime contract -Track contract changes/modifications and ensure appropriate documentation / records are being kept to support such issues -Work closely with the Project Director or Project Manager throughout the construction of the project and act as an advisor in mitigating any risks that may arise along with recommending appropriate solutions; -Coordinate close out processes relating to the Prime Contract -Assist the project team with contract requirements including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract

Requirements

• leadership
• 10+ years
• contract management
• project management
• engineering degree
• prime contracts

What You Bring

-Experience in a leadership / management capacity -A minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, project management, claims management, bid management, project controls and/ or contract law -Consultation with Legal and Project / Project Management team / Subject Matter Experts / External Consultants as appropriate -Minimum undergraduate degree in a related discipline such as engineering -Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing Prime Contracts including change management and dispute resolution on major construction projects

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About AECON

-Spanning over 150 years. -Operates in civil infrastructure, urban transportation, and energy solutions. -Involved in planning, financing, and execution through public-private partnerships. -Advanced urban transportation projects, such as the Réseau express métropolitain (REM). -Advancing projects like the Darlington Small Modular Reactor. -Committed to sustainability and cutting-edge technology.

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