Contracts Manager

• Reviews and interpretation of contract/subcontract documents.
• Reviews contract documents to ensure proper execution, working with relevant stakeholders.
• Identifies, communicate, and manage contract risks and opportunities.
• Prepares and issues any required client and trade partners’ correspondence/reports/formal notices.
• Responsible for subcontract management. Identifies any potential/real claims for project and notifies manager, Finance, and Commercial Risk.
• Coordinates claims management to mitigate losses to PCL.
• Coordinates resolution of disputes and provides assistance when resolving contract disputes, as required.
• Assists with the interpretation, negotiation, and approval of deviations from an existing P.O., consultant, and subcontract form, including special clauses, and ensures risks are mitigated.
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develops strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect with owner, and project and design team. Advises management
• on strategic pursuit initiatives and opportunities.
• Participates in project change management process. Leads or supports negotiations with owners or contractors.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in engineering or a related discipline or trade experience or equivalent.
• 14 years of progressive experience in contract management with exposure to risk management and legal issues preferred. On projects experience an asset.
• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures, and can
• Influence district strategy and translate it into objectives.
• Advanced risk interpretation, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking to ensure PCL interests are protected in all contractual and subcontract agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of contract/construction law in relation to tender documents, project contracts, and claims management.
• Understanding of the commercial terms of the contract and the district/corporate management reports.
• Understanding of subcontract terms, including insurance, subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with highly complex pursuits and projects.
• Strong understanding of contract terms for various delivery models and identifies contract risks and opportunity.