Assistant Contracts Manager

Jobtailor; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple is seeking a Contracts Manager to support national project teams across Canada in civil, infrastructure, and commercial construction. You will review, draft, interpret, and negotiate commercial agreements and contribute to risk management and reporting.

The role requires 2–4+ years in contracts management within construction or consulting engineering, with strong organization and communication skills. Experience with CCDC contracts is an asset.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4+ years of experience in contracts management, or contract administration, commercial management, procurement, project management, or claims management specifically in construction, infrastructure, or consulting engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Effective communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with CCDC contracts and large infrastructure projects is considered an asset.
• A degree in law or engineering is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, draft, interpret, and negotiate commercial agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and NDAs.
• Respond to project teams’ contract-related inquiries.
• Assist project teams with interpreting contractual terms, complying with contractual obligations, and resolving contractual and operational issues.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices, and supporting documentation.
• Assist legal counsel with administering claims and disputes.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for project leadership and senior management.
• Work with the systems, tools, and documents used by the Legal Group.

Skills

Contracts Management

CCDC Contracts

Commercial Agreements

Project Management

Claims Management

Education

Law degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Legal Documentation Systems

Project Management Tools

Job description

• Support Maple’s project teams across Canada in delivering civil and industrial, commercial, and institutional construction projects
• Review, analyze, draft, interpret, and negotiate commercial agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and non-disclosure agreements
• Respond to project teams’ contract-related inquiries
• Assist project teams with interpreting contractual terms, complying with contractual obligations, and resolving contractual and operational issues
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices, and supporting documentation
• Assist legal counsel with administering claims and disputes
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for project leadership and senior management
• Work with the systems, tools, and documents used by the Legal Group

Requirements

• 2 to 4+ years of experience in contracts management, or in contract administration, commercial management, procurement, project management, or claims management specifically in construction, infrastructure, or consulting engineering
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively as part of a team
• Effective communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with CCDC contracts and large infrastructure projects is considered an asset
• A degree in law or engineering is considered an asset
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract management and administration within the construction and infrastructure sectors, with strong capabilities in drafting, interpreting, and negotiating commercial agreements. Proven ability to support project teams through effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contracts Management
• CCDC Contracts
• Commercial Agreements
• Project Management
• Claims Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Contract Administration
• Negotiation
• Contractual Compliance
• Document Preparation
• Claims Administration

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Team Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Law
• Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Infrastructure
• Commercial Management
• Procurement
• Consulting Engineering

Tools & Technologies

• Legal Documentation Systems
• Project Management Tools