Contracts Manager

Job Description Overview
The Commercial & Contracts Department is looking for a Contracts Manager who will report to and support the Contracts Director in the contract administration and related subcontracts and related contract change management process of a Project from award throughout the implementation and closeout. The Contracts Manager will lead the commercial and contract administration of a project from the planning phase through implementation and closeout. The Contracts Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the project management team on all contractual issues including the review of contract changes and the implementation of effective commercial measures to facilitate the profitable execution of work under contract. The Contract Manager will work pro-actively with the Project team to minimize project liabilities and commercial risks to the Company.Your role
As a member of the project management team, monitor compliance with contractual obligations and identify potential contract changes or deviations. Actively lead implementation of claim management processes to resolve unforeseen situations that arise during Project execution, including implementation of claims towards third parties and prevention/defending of incoming claims from third parties. Monitor the performance of project partners and subcontractors in the discharge of contractual obligations and advise the project management of potential problems and opportunities. Support or lead in the formulation, negotiation, and execution of change order to contracts, subcontracts and collaboration agreements, including interfacing with Legal support and corporate functions (such as Insurance, Bank Guarantees). Identify and analyse potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with the project. Work effectively with other corporate support groups such as legal, finance and risk management. Formulate self-consistent and commercially sound terms and conditions for proposals, tenders and bids. Assist with close out of contracts, change orders and subcontracts, ensuring that all deliverables and payments have been accepted and received in accordance with contractual requirements.About you
A university degree in engineering, finance, law or an MBA with at least 5 to 10 years of experience with contract formulation, negotiation and administration in international or domestic construction or high technology industry, working in joint ventures/consortium agreements in major EPC infrastructure projects or equivalent in experience and education. Formal training in contract law or contract administration is an asset. Ongoing education in contract administration and project management skills. Experience with the tendering process, contract administration, budgetary cost value and reduction capability, procurement and subcontract administration. Knowledge of commercial and contractual customs and practices, and their application to the roles and relationships into which the company enters. Thorough knowledge of change management practices, including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluation. Sound understanding of construction methodology and process in a large, complex operating environment. Must understand client and client organizations, objectives, personnel and environment. Strong knowledge and abilities in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Outlook. Must have the ability to reconcile usually disparate objectives of buyer and seller as contracting parties. Demonstrated ability to multitask and to work under pressure with competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and tight timeline. Ability to work in both official languages is an asset but not a requirement. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Excellent writing skills. Attentive to detail.Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.Additional information
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuke… ??
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