Full Job Description
As a Contracts Manager for Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec, you'll have the opportunity to be a key partner to project leadership, working collaboratively across construction, procurement, legal, and client teams to align contractual obligations with project execution strategies and shared project goals.
Here's how a Contracts Manager for Construction PCL Inc. within Montreal contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
• Review contract and subcontracting documents to ensure proper execution, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify, communicate, and manage contract risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and issue any formal correspondence/notices required for the client and business partners.
• Identify any potential/actual claims for the project and inform the Director, Finance Department and Business Risk Department.
• Coordinate claims management to mitigate losses for PCL.
• Coordinate dispute resolution and provide assistance in resolving contractual disputes, as appropriate.
• Assist in the interpretation, negotiation and approval of deviations from an existing purchase order, consultant and subcontract contract, including special clauses, and ensure that risks are mitigated.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Develop strong relationships based on trust and mutual respect with the owner, project team and design team.
• Participate in the change management process for the project. Lead or support negotiations with owners or contractors.
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in engineering or related discipline, or professional experience, or equivalent.
• 14 years of progressive experience in contract management with exposure to risk management and legal issues preferred. Experience with on-site projects is an asset.
• Understand and comply with all collective agreements, government legislation, and LCP policies and procedures, and be able to influence the district's strategy and translate it into goals.
• Advanced risk interpretation, negotiation skills and strategic thinking to ensure PCL's interests are protected in all contractual and subcontracting agreements.
• Understanding of contract and construction law as it relates to tender documents, types of contracts, commercial terms and conditions and claims management.
• Understanding of the terms and conditions of subcontracts, including insurance, subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working on complex projects.
Company: Construction PCL Inc.
Primary Location: Montréal, Quebec
Job Title: Contracts Manager
Requisition ID: 12153