Project Manager – Contracts

Clark Builders

Project Manager overseeing construction contracts across various locations in Canada, ensuring project execution aligns with objectives and stakeholder requirements. Managing procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement throughout projects.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations and establish project startup plans.
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, tender evaluations, bid levelling, award recommendations, and project launch activities.
Review owner contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify contractual risks, procurement constraints, scope gaps, and commercial opportunities.
Develop procurement strategies, subcontract award plans, procurement schedules, and long-lead material strategies aligned with project objectives.
Support development of project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and procurement risk assessments.
Lead all subcontractor and vendor procurement activities from solicitation through contract execution.
Develop bid packages, scopes of work, special conditions, and procurement documentation.
Manage subcontractor prequalification, tendering, bid reviews, scope clarification meetings, and contract negotiations.
Evaluate trade partner capabilities, pricing, capacity, and risk to support award recommendations.
Ensure subcontract agreements comply with project requirements, insurance and bonding obligations, safety standards, and corporate governance requirements.
Maintain strategic relationships with subcontractors and suppliers while monitoring market conditions, trade capacity, and pricing trends.
Manage procurement governance processes, including subcontract approvals and contract execution.
Support project teams with contract administration, subcontract interpretation, change management, and commercial issue resolution.
Monitor procurement milestones and identify risks impacting budget, schedule, or project execution.
Assist in resolving subcontractor performance issues, claims, liens, surety matters, and contractual disputes.
Support monthly forecasting, procurement reporting, and project review processes.
Participate in owner, consultant, and subcontractor meetings as required to support project objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management, procurement, contract administration, or commercial management
Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery methods, and procurement practices
Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project startup activities
Advanced knowledge of construction contracts, indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, bonding, and commercial risk management
Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and estimates
Experience leading tendering, bid levelling, subcontract negotiations, and contract award processes
Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and risk analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder management capabilities
Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Lean construction principles, BIM, and collaborative project delivery methods is considered an asset
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, construction management platforms, and ERP systems (SAP experience considered an asset)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction project managementprocurementcontract administrationcommercial managementbudgetingforecastingcost managementrisk analysisLean construction principlesBIM

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershiprelationship-buildingstakeholder managementnegotiationanalytical thinkingproblem-solving