Construction Contracts Specialist

Aecon Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is gearing up for new Calgary civil projects and is expanding its Contracts/Legal team. The role focuses on reviewing subcontractor invoices, supporting the Contracts Manager, and applying contract documents to project execution.

You bring a Bachelor's degree, 2–5 years in construction contract administration, and strong drafting, negotiation, and documentation skills. This is a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities in a leading Canadian infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or educational background in Business Administration, Law, Communications, or as a Paralegal preferred.
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in the construction industry in contract administration.
• Estimating experience is required.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal documents, navigating contracts and interpreting them.
• Experience in drafting and administering contracts.
• Display sound judgement and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Good planning and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing subcontractor invoices before submitting to finance.
• 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.
• Assist project staff with identification, documentation and quantification of changes in the Work and claims.
• Act as the point of contact for contractual matters on the assigned project.
• Document significant events on projects.
• Monitor and maintain project change order log.
• Coordinate and prepare claims.
• Draft notices to client of changes or events requiring notice.
• Interface with project team on site and prepare commercial updates to the project team and clients as required.

Job description

Aecon is gearing up for new Calgary civil projects and is expanding its Contracts/Legal team. The role focuses on reviewing subcontractor invoices, supporting the Contracts Manager, and applying contract documents to project execution.

You bring a Bachelor's degree, 2–5 years in construction contract administration, and strong drafting, negotiation, and documentation skills. This is a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities in a leading Canadian infrastructure company.