Contracts Coordinator

Socket.dev; Markham; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

RRSP/401(k) option

Medical and extended health care

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Contracts Coordinator in Markham, Ontario, to support the Contracts team on a major civil infrastructure project. You will interpret contract language, manage change and claims processes, and ensure timely, compliant communications with clients and subcontractors.

The role requires several years of relevant experience, strong command of contract management, and proficiency with standard office software. A strong emphasis on integrity and risk mitigation is essential.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in a relevant field ( Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Legal/Paralegal).
• 3–5 years of experience in heavy civil/P3 construction or similar environments.
• Experience with change/claims management and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of construction commercial and contractual risk and mitigation.
• Understanding of contracts, planning and scheduling, construction means and methods.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• High integrity and adherence to ethical industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts team with various tasks.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and timely, accurate correspondence.
• Administer information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms.
• Carry out drawing change analysis and quantity change reports for claims.
• Maintain change logs and provide summary reports.
• Source evidence for claims from multiple departments.
• Prepare monthly project status, claims reports and presentations.
• Participate in client variation processes.
• Review documents to support entitlement to claims and organize back-up.
• Analyze information and advise on contractual, technical and commercial claim issues.
• Collaborate with operations leads on pricing and schedule impacts of changes.
• Track work under cash allowances for the project.

Skills

Contract management

Claims analysis

Change management

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Education

Post secondary education in Construction Management

Post secondary education in Civil Engineering

Post secondary education in Legal/Paralegal

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Do you have a knack for navigating complex contractual landscapes? As a Contracts Coordinator, you will support the Contracts team in preparing, substantiating and submitting contract and claims documentation for a major civil infrastructure project. Your expertise in interpreting contractual language will ensure our project teams and subcontractors operate smoothly and efficiently within the parameters of the project's contract specifications.

What you will be doing

• Support the Contracts team with various tasks
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and timely and accurate contractual correspondence
• Administer information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Carry out drawing change analysis and quantity change reports related to claimable events
• Maintain change management/issue logs and provision of summary reports
• Source evidence for claims from various departments
• Prepare monthly project status reports, claims reports and presentations
• Participate in variation process with the client
• Review contract documents to support entitlement to claim events, research and investigate potential claims and organize back-up documentation
• Analyzes information and make recommendations with supporting material regarding contractual, technical, commercial issues with respect to claims
• Work with the operations team leads to determine pricing and schedule impacts of change events
• Track and document work carried out under the various cash allowances for the project

What we are looking for

• Post secondary education in a relevant field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Legal/Paralegal)
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience, with a preference in the heavy civil/P3 construction
• Experience dealing with change/claims management/dispute resolution
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of construction commercial and contractual risk and best practices for mitigating risk
• Knowledge and understanding of contracts, planning and scheduling, construction means and methods and principles of construction management
• Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• High degree of integrity and understanding of ethical industry standards

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

CAD $75,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

CAD $90,000.00/Yr.