Sr. Contracts & Change Manager

Description

• Works closely with other Division and District Project Controls staff to identify, monitor, and resolve claims and change issues.
• Coordinates, manages, and assists outside counsel and third-party consultants as needed for claim and change resolution.
• Interprets contract language to understand project risks, rights, and responsibilities, while guiding teams to manage these clauses effectively and minimize additional costs.
• Performs regular project reviews, monitoring job risks and change management against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Integrates Company systems to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules, and resolve claims.
• Assists projects in preparing for dispute resolution hearings and alternative resolution meetings.
• Supports change and claim preparation for projects within the Division.
• Reviews and analyzes contract management records to offer technical advice and project control guidance, aiming to limit exposure and protect the Company from risks due to changes and claims.
• Ensures accurate training and use of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
• Reviews under-billing to identify possible resolution measures.
• Coordinates with project teams and the Project Controls Director to track and monitor change order and claims preparation and resolution.
• Oversees project change and claim reporting, providing updates to the Project Controls Director for Division-level reports.
• Prepares action plans for resolving unsecured revenue, including Unsecured Revenue and Claims reporting forms.

Requirements

• Proven leadership and influential skills. Able to effectively work and communicate with all levels of the company.
• Knowledge of various methodologies for claims pricing and preparation.
• Able to identify contract specifications that delegate risk and provide appropriate mitigation measures.
• Proven experience in arbitration and litigation process. Experience working through claims with Joint Venture partners.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required.
• Experience with complex scheduling, cost control processes, claims/change preparation and dispute resolution procedures required.
• Expert and diversified skill set dealing with insurance claims, and complex claims cases.
• Delegation and communication skills required. Able to develop or refine a company-wide program and clearly communicate expectations and business value to all levels of the business.
• 10+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.

Benefits

• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance