Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 169,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Vanderlande North America is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to oversee risk management, claims resolution, and contract processes for customer agreements and subcontractors. You will develop robust management processes and serve as a liaison across legal, procurement, and finance teams.

The role reports to the VP of Operations Airport and Parcel Solutions, North America, and may involve leading a team. Domestic and international travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of contract management experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, airport or aviation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of contract law, construction law, and international regulations impacting airport infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with OSHA, FAR, construction permitting regulations, etc.
• Experience with contract management software packages: Procore, BIM modelling, Primavera, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust contract management processes and standards to ensure project teams comply with contract requirements.
• Develop adherence tools, procedures, and audit performance of project contract management.
• Support project subcontractor management with compliance oversight and standard tools.
• Ensure project teams comply with customer contract requirements and deliverables.
• Develop claim strategies for customer and subcontract claims or defenses.
• Optimize the change order process to maximize revenue within contractual limits.
• Manage project contract configuration and document/file management.
• Identify risks and issues related to contract requirements or non-compliance.
• Monitor contract performance and address non-compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide training on contract topics and adherence best practices.
• Serve as the main contact for stakeholders across legal, procurement, operations, and finance.
• Maintain relationships with airport clients and manage expectations under contracts.
• Act as escalation point for disputes or issues to drive timely resolutions.
• Management of a team may be required.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Legal knowledge

OSHA/FAR regulations

Procore

BIM modelling

Primavera

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Law/Engineering

Tools

Procore

BIM modelling

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Job Title Contract Manager Job Description

As a critical member of Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), Vanderlande North America is enjoying rapid growth and extraordinary market demand. Vanderlande is a global market leader in material handling system manufacture, design, installation, and service. Vanderlande systems employ the latest in robotic, mechanical, and software technology. Vanderlande’s customers are household names in e-commerce, package delivery, and air transportation. We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Contract Manager to join our Project Execution team. In this role, you will oversee risk management, claims resolution, and contract processes for customer agreements and construction subcontractors.

Key aspects of this role include:

• Conducting thorough reviews and administration of contracts.
• Developing and implementing effective contract management processes, procedures, and tools to support project execution.
• Providing expert consultation on contract claims and serving as a key member of contract negotiation teams.
• Ensuring project compliance with contractual obligations.
• Offering specialized expertise in commercial, scheduling, and financial aspects of contracts.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience and a strategic mindset to enhance the success of our contract management practices and project outcomes. The position will report to the VP, of Operations Airport and Parcel Solutions, North America.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Develop robust contract management processes and standards to ensure project teams effectively and efficiently comply with contract or subcontract requirements.
• Develop contract management adherence tools, procedures, processes, and audit performance of project contract management.
• Support project subcontractor management with compliance oversight, contract adherence reviews, and standard tools for subcontractor management.
• Ensure project teams comply with customer contract requirements and deliverables.
• Develop claim strategies for customer and subcontract claims or claim defenses.
• Optimize and drive the change order process to ensure optimal revenue within contractual limitations.
• Manage project contract configuration and contract document/file management.
• Identify risks and project issues related to contract requirement or contract procedure non-compliance.
• Monitor contractual performance and address any non-compliance or issues that arise throughout the lifecycle of the contract.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and auditing of contracts and their amendments.
• Review and develop mitigation plans for contract-related risks.
• Provide training to project execution team on contract-related topics and contract adherence best practices.
• Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders related to contract management matters, including legal, procurement, operations, and finance teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with airport clients, ensuring mutual understanding of expectations and obligations under the contracts.
• Act as an escalation point for disputes or issues related to contracts, striving for timely resolutions.

Management of a team may be required as part of the responsibilities of this position.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of experience in contract management, procurement or related legal and business functions, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure projects in the airport or aviation industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of contract law, construction law, and international regulations impacting airport infrastructure projects.
• Expert knowledge of relevant and applicable rules of construction and related regulatory requirements (OSHA, FAR, construction permitting regulations, etc.).
• Familiarity with construction management and contract management software packages (Procore, BIM modelling, Primavera, Excel).
• Experienced in conflict and crisis management.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to act as a customer-facing representative for contract negotiations, claims resolution, and support litigation, when necessary.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently.
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is a natural.

This position requires domestic and international travel, up to 20% of the time.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary range

This is a full-time position, eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent. Salary range for this position is $169,000–$189,000 CAD.

About Vanderlande

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.