Contracts Manager

Aecon Group Inc.

. Review, negotiate, draft and/or amend contracts and commercial agreements .

Posted 3/3/2026full-timePickering • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$110,000 - CA$150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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 .

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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