Sr. Contracts Administrator

Location:

Bowmanville, ON, CA

Operating Sector:
Nuclear

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

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  .With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

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What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Sr. Contracts Administrator will support the commercial and contract management of the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) new and existing nuclear projects for Ontario Power Generation. This role will be responsible for contracts & risk management for DNNP by ensuring that accurate and timely commercial advice is provided to the project team in accordance with Aecon’s policies and project requirements.

What You'll Do Here:

• Work within an integrated project delivery team to manage commercial/contractual issues in agreement with the Project Manager.
• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration.
• Implement an effective system to ensure that all contractually required notices are delivered to the client in accordance with the terms of the project agreement.
• Administer the project contracts; such as, project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and purchase agreements.
• Ensure all contract deliverables and timelines are met while providing leadership to ensure commercial risk on project contracts are minimized.
• Lead the drafting, review and negotiation phases of various contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Implement and monitor procurement scheduling and plans, facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment, including development of terms and conditions, scope and specification requirements, implementing and overseeing the bidding process with pre-qualified companies, evaluate submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendation.
• Engage with Aecon’s insurance advisors to develop appropriate Project insurance programs and coverages.
• Exercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times.
• Develop a risk management and mitigation plan to identify potential risks for the project.
• Proactively analyze the risks associated…