Contract Manager - Gateway Program

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Contract Manager to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves overseeing contract administration and compliance for significant infrastructure projects, particularly in the aviation sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract functions, excellent communication skills, and a passion for mentoring staff. With a hybrid working policy, you will have the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, contributing to impactful projects that enhance community livability and sustainability. Join a diverse team committed to transforming challenges into solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract functions for large airport projects.
• Familiarity with Canadian contract laws and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Manager on contract performance.

Skills

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Canadian Contract Laws

Education

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our vision is to create a more connected, sustainable world. We push the limits of what’s possible and help reinvent tomorrow. Our work meaningfully improves the livability and connectivity of our local communities, with a focus on solving our most pressing problems, including adapting and responding to the climate emergency. Our team reflects our society’s diversity, and one of our core values is “we live inclusion”.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and collaborative Contract Manager located in Toronto, Ontario who will have the opportunity to work on Gateway project that bring innovative solutions to our client’s challenges across Ontario, Canada.

• Responsible for contract administration including all contractual communications, instructions, and variations.
• Responsible for assuring contract compliance across the program and ensuring that the program delivery teams understand their contractual obligations.
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial Manager to create and maintain accurate reporting on contract performance.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the career development of GTAA staff.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in pre and post contract functions in large, international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs.
• Working knowledge of Canadian contract laws, preferred.
• Knowledge of building construction, quantity surveying, contracts, procurement, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and comfortable coordinating large groups of stakeholders including workshop facilitation.
• Recognized degree in project management, quantity surveying, or another related field.