Contracts Manager
Aecon Group Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Pickering • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$110,000 - CA$150,000 per year
About the role
- Review, negotiate, draft and/or amend contracts and commercial agreements
- Prepare project specific contract administration manuals based on corporate template
- Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents
- Act as the point of contact to Client for contractual matters
- Provide updates and monthly summaries of commercial matters to executive teams
- Document significant events on Project
- Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors
- Identify, document, and quantify changes in the Work and claims – with assistance from the project staff
- Prepare, develop and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contractual requirements
- Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for identifying and capturing any potential commercial issues and changes
- Maintain a current log of all issues and change orders for each contract
- Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract
- Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to Supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members
- 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
- Continuing education with respect to construction law
- Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and Procedures
- Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required
- Manage import/export compliance requirements for the project, as required
Requirements
- 8 + years experience in the industrial engineering, procurement or construction industry
- Experience working in joint venture, consortium or alliance contract agreements preferred.
- Technical or legal post-secondary education
- Advanced knowledge of construction law, negotiating and drafting major construction contracts
- Sound knowledge of company operations and understanding of strategic direction
- Knowledge of construction planning, scheduling and risk management.
- Knowledge of contract administration procedures
- Knowledge of Aecon Policy & Procedures
- Knowledge of labour obligations and their impact on the corporation
- Sound judgment and leadership skills
- Superior analytical skills, planning & time management skills
- Superior decision making ability and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
- Working knowledge of CGC – Contract Administration modules
Benefits
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction .
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationcontract draftingcontract administrationconstruction lawrisk managementchange managementproject managementanalytical skillsdecision makingnegotiation skills
Soft Skills
leadership skillsplanning skillstime management skillssound judgment
Certifications
technical or legal post-secondary education