Contract Manager

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande North America is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to lead contract processes for customer agreements and construction subcontractors. The role focuses on risk management, claims resolution, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations within complex aviation-related projects.

The successful candidate will develop management tools, provide expert guidance on claims, and support project execution through robust contract governance.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in contract management, procurement or related legal and business functions, with focus on large-scale infrastructure projects in airport or aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust contract management processes and standards to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Develop tools, procedures, processes, and audit performance of project contract management.
• Support project subcontractor management with compliance oversight 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 defenses.
• Drive change orders to maximize revenue within contractual limits.
• Manage project contract configuration and document management.
• Identify risks and issues related to contract requirements or non-compliance.
• Monitor contractual performance and address non-compliance during lifecycle.
• Provide training on contract topics and adherence best practices.
• Serve as main point of contact for stakeholders on contract management matters.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Claims resolution

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

Legal/regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Stakeholder management

Procore

BIM modelling

Primavera

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering

Tools

Procore

BIM modelling

Primavera

Excel

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.