Contract Manager

Key Responsibilities

• contract administration
• risk analysis
• issue tracking
• client liaison
• negotiation support
• compliance management

Tasks

-Implement strategies in collaboration with project team members. -Document significant events on Project -Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents -Coordinate with team members to establish agendas to be addressed with the authority at commercial meetings you attend. -Prepare project-specific contract administration manuals based on project templates. -Provide commercial support in contract administration and in the preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation and resolution of claims. -Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract. -Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for identifying and capturing any potential commercial issues and changes. -Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to the supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members. -Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required -Ensure flow down of the prime contract terms to other related contracts and ongoing projects. -Review and negotiate commercial agreements, including requests for quotation, requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, pre-bid agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, contracts, and having regard for their practical application and inherent risks, make recommendations to operating staff during the estimating, pre-award, construction, and post-construction phases. -Prepare, develop, and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contractual requirements. -Manage import/export compliance requirements for the project, as required Supervisory -Assist the project teams in the understanding and interpretation of the contract language. -Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and procedures. -Interface with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders as required, including technical, risk assessment, legal, cost estimating, insurance, bond, taxation, treasury, and finance functions. -Analyze the risk related to various agreements to reach an acceptable position on commercial terms. -Support the development and implementation of the communication strategy with the sponsor and the public authority, while taking into consideration the DB legal and commercial issues. -Participate in the integrity of the process and foster positive relationships internally and externally. Supervise and provide support to administration project personnel, ensuring that personnel are trained, qualified, and competent to perform their assigned tasks. -Provide leadership to Commercial staff and direct reports. -Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with proposals, ongoing projects, and supplier agreements. -Manage the commercial aspects on behalf of the consortium and in the preparation, reviews, and negotiation of agreements. -Access confidential information to support medium- and long-term financial analysis and planning. -Draft or amend contracts and commercial agreements. -Maintain a current log of all issues and change orders for each contract. -Act as the point of contact to the client for contractual matters. -Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to subcontractors. -Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration, including corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management -Overall responsibility for Contracts, Subcontracts & Risk Management -Identify, document, and quantify changes in the Work and claims—with assistance from the project staff.

Requirements

• ms office
• post-secondary
• 7+ years
• construction law
• cgc
• project management

What You Bring

-Understand various financial aspects such as liquidated damages, liabilities, and bonding. -Advanced technical skills in MS Word, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint. -Superior organizational and project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects through to completion. -Post-secondary education in Engineering, Marketing, law, or equivalent -Flexibility to accommodate varied hours that accompany a deadline-driven environment. -Conscientious with strong attention to detail. -Working knowledge of CGC—Contract Administration modules -Strong initiative and ability to work independently and collaborate successfully in a team environment. -Experience working in joint venture or alliance contract agreements is preferred. -Sound knowledge of company operations and understanding of strategic direction Knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and risk management. -Knowledge of labour obligations and their impact on the corporation -7+ years of P3, Design-Build contracts in Transit or Infrastructure in Canada -Advanced knowledge of construction law, negotiating, and drafting major construction contracts -10 + years of experience in the industrial engineering, procurement, and construction industry -Demonstrated experience managing professional and administrative staff -Knowledge of contract administration procedures -Strong written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to self-manage a project or process and complete tasks with minimal supervision. -A solid understanding of public procurement processes and policies, as well as proposal processes.

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