Contracts Assistant

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Are a leader in sustainable construction . 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?
The joint venture between Atkins Realis and Aecon has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to carry out the Darlington Retube and Feeder Replacement (RFR) project, as well as to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RFBR) project.

RFR involves refurbishment of all four reactors at the Darlington Generating Station and consists of two phases – a Definition Phase and an Execution Phase. The Execution Phase involves refurbishment of the reactor cores using the tools and methods that were developed and tested during the Definition Phase.
RFBR involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
What You'll Do Here:
Draft or amend contracts and commercial agreements.
Prepare project specific contract administration manuals.
Creation of project specific contract administration tools, policies, and procedures.
Generally, assist and support the Contracts Manager or a member of the Legal/Commercial group.
Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents. As well as identification, documentation, and quantification of changes in the work and claims.
Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to the Commercial Director, other senior managers, and other team members.
Document significant events of the projects and prepare communication to client as required.
Monitor and maintain project change order log.
Responsible for ensuring the contracts team is aware of any due dates.
Coordinate and prepare claims as required.
Draft notice of change to client or any events requiring notice as required.
Meet with project team on site and provide commercial updates to the project team (Project Controls and Finance).
Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required.
Transmit documents across to the client as required.
Asist with preparing reports with the Contract Manager.
Prepare finalized packages for management signature prior to transmittal.
Update change order and commercial action log.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 2-3 years of commercial and/or contracts managment experience.
• Previous work experience in consutruction indsutry will be considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree or an educational background in Business Administration, Law, Communications, Paralegal, or Engineering, is required.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal documents, navigating contracts, and interpreting them.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration procedures.
• Experience in drafting and administering contracts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Word skills.
• Experience with SAP is considered an asset.
• Display sound judgement and leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Comfortable with 10-15% travel to other job sites or office locations.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good planning and time management skills.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.