Senior Construction Contract and Claims Manager
Lafarge Canada
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Senior Construction Contract and Claims Manager
Requisition ID: 6232 Location: St-Constant, Quebec, CA, J5A 2G4 Pay Type: SalaryWHO IS LAFARGE? As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It's all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE? Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
Objective This is a senior role within the project team to manage the various construction contracts and claims for a large scale (EP+CM+C) project at the Saint Constant Cement Plant. The project consists in a new cement line. Ensure the portfolio of construction contracts for a large project, and follow contract and claim management. Ensure a professional contract management system is in place in order to fully respect the project budget, and defend the Owner's interests. Responsibilities Safety:- Follows and ensures full compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures all contracts and project site meet the Lafarge safety policy requirements for our employee's safety.
- Ensure the portfolio of construction contracts for a large project, and follow contract and claim management.
- Preparation of risks and opportunities analysis/presentations, kick-off meetings, strategy papers, definition of overall project claim strategies, etc.
- General advice and support to project management, site management, procurement/supply department and other project team members in the execution of project contracts.
- Support and participation in weekly and monthly project status meetings with Project team, Subcontractors and Suppliers.
- Identify and analyze potential risks and liabilities associated with the project.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in contracts (i.e. claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.)
- Enforce and defend Holcim contractual interests throughout the project life.
- Leading contract and claims negotiations and settlements together with the project management and Legal where appropriate. Coaching Project Team Members in commercial awareness, contract and claims management topics.
- Setup document management process to collect written information that may lead to a claim.
- Manage and file relevant contractual documents (letters, e-mails, minutes).
- Advise and administers the contract in order to anticipate the claims procedures
- Ensures that claims are settled with minimum financial impact and delay to Lafarge.
- Monitor the fulfilment of parties obligations towards each other (including their subcontractors)
- Understands the contract, specifically the aspect and scope.
- Is aware of any differences between the contract scope of work and commercial conditions and issue for construction (IFC) contract documents.
- Review and comment on commercial and technical tender terms and requirements, and the overall execution strategy taking into account risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
- Participate and support of the project throughout contract life: tender, negotiation, claim management and closeout.
- Manage claims, develop claim strategies, prepare notifications/correspondence and related documentation (amendments, change orders, and other contract related documents).
- Ensures that all members of the site team provide a complete document trail for their area opposable in case of dispute.
- Leads the claim resolution as quickly as possible, will bring in technical resources as required.
- In cooperation with Legal, develop negotiation strategies, support negotiations, and handle formal dispute resolution (mediation, litigation, arbitration or others).
- Notify and liaise with Legal to report major claims and keep them updated on any critical developments during project execution.
- Preparing a monthly report on the overall additional costs and claim status for Sites under execution.
- Project Team (engineering, construction, quality, scheduling, OH&S, maintenance, etc.)
- Global, Regional and Local Procurement
- ECAN Head of Procurement
- ECAN Legal team
- Communicates with contractors, the Project manager, the Purchaser, and other corporate, personnel as required.
- Ensures that confidentially is maintained as appropriate.
- Analyses incoming project documentation and prepare outgoing contract related letters for project/site managers and project teams.
- Prepares and propose to Project manager all letters, counterclaims and claims with the understanding that ultimate resolution could be at arbitration as per contract.
- Assists the Project Manager with invoice approval to ensure proper attention to lien release and bond adherence as well as other statutory declarations.
- Maintains a log of all claims and their financial impact to Holcim for resolving commercial opposition risks.
- Maintains the sense of trust with all contractors to ensure their concerns will be addressed so that the project schedule will not be compromised.
- Continually reviews activities of the Project team with potential claim liability.
- Motivate the project team to document all project events as proof to defend Lafarge interests.
- Reports to the Project Director with a dotted line to the Head of Procurement
- Project scope: $500M CND
- A university degree, with an in depth knowledge of engineering contract structure, and local regulations.
- Minimum ten (10) years of working experience with an owner or contractor company, with strong exposure in technical, legal or financial fields.
- High anticipation capabilities.
- Experienced in legal interpretation and drafting, quantity surveyor skills.
- Experience in heavy and industrial construction projects.
- Good computer skills of MS Office software, document filing/measurability system implementation.
- Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions in French and English.
- Effective time management, planning and organization
- Business Acumen
- Organizational Agility
- Strategic Thinking Customer Focus
YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
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