Contracts Manager

Lycopodium Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Lycopodium Limited is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract management and commercial activities in Mississauga, Ontario. You will drive contracting strategies, lead tendering and packaging, and manage interfaces among contractors and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals.

With 10–15 years in EPCM or heavy industry, you will guide procurement and commercial teams, oversee complex contracts, and ensure compliance with Lycopodium procedures and client expectations, in a

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (CIPS, SCMP, CCM, CPCM, PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM contracting models, commercial management principles.
• 10–15 years’ experience in Contracts, Commercial, and Procurement within EPCM, mining, construction, or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project contract strategies aligned with Project, Client, and Lycopodium objectives.
• Provide commercial, contractual, and market input across proposal, study and execution phases (contracting strategies, packaging, risk assessments, tender plans).
• Lead contract packaging and sourcing strategies balancing Canadian/local, Indigenous, and international participation, including logistics, taxation, and regional risk considerations.
• Manage interfaces among contractors, suppliers, logistics providers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, responsibilities, and contractual obligations.
• Support Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Logistics teams to align scope, execution methods, schedules, and commercial terms.
• Oversee tendering lifecycle including contractor evaluation, commercial reviews, clarification meetings, and execution methodology assessments.
• Administer complex EPC/EPCM contracts (lump sum, reimbursable, unit rate, turnkey), including variations, claims, disputes, and commercial risk management.
• Establish and maintain contract governance, reporting systems, change management processes, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Lead commercial discussions, mentor Contracts/Procurement teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with Lycopodium procedures, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

EPC/EPCM contracting

Commercial management

Contract packaging

Stakeholder management

Contract risk management

Leadership

MS Office

ERP systems

Contract negotiation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

With offices in Australia, Canada, USA, Southern Africa, Ghana, Philippines, Argentina and Peru, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium Americas is currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join our growing Projects Services Group in Mississauga, Ontario.

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for leadership, management and execution of contract management and commercial activities supporting proposal, study and project execution phases across Lycopodium Americas projects.

The tasks you'll perform

• Develop and execute project contract strategies aligned with Project, Client, and Lycopodium objectives, including contract methodologies and execution frameworks.
• Provide commercial, contractual, and market input across proposal, study, and execution phases (contracting strategies, packaging, risk assessments, tender plans).
• Lead contract packaging and sourcing strategies balancing Canadian/local, Indigenous, and international participation, including logistics, taxation, and regional risk considerations.
• Manage interfaces among contractors, suppliers, logistics providers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment of scope, responsibilities, and contractual obligations.
• Support Procurement, Engineering, Construction, and Logistics teams to align scope, execution methods, schedules, and commercial terms.
• Oversee tendering lifecycle including contractor evaluation, commercial reviews, clarification meetings, and execution methodology assessments.
• Administer complex EPC/EPCM contracts (lump sum, reimbursable, unit rate, turnkey), including variations, claims, disputes, and commercial risk management.
• Establish and maintain contract governance, reporting systems, change management processes, and contractor performance monitoring.
• Lead commercial discussions, mentor Contracts/Procurement teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with Lycopodium procedures, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

The expertise you'll bring

• Degree in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (CIPS, SCMP, CCM, CPCM, PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EPC/EPCM contracting models, commercial management principles, and mining/industrial project delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP, procurement, and contract management systems.
• 10–15 years’ experience in Contracts, Commercial, and Procurement roles within EPCM, EPC, mining, construction, or heavy industry.
• Proven experience developing contracting strategies, tendering approaches, contract packaging, and complex commercial agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to administer diverse contract types (reimbursable, lump sum, unit rate, schedule of rates, turnkey) across full project lifecycle.
• Strong track record in managing contractual risk, variations, claims, contractor interfaces, and governance processes on major projects.
• Experience with Canadian/local and international contractor coordination, with strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Provideemployeeswitha variety of additional benefits such as coverage for professional memberships, RRSP matching, healthcare spendingaccount,discountand rewards programs, andmuchmore.

The expected salary range for this role is $160,000 to $185,000.This range is based on the role’s job family andlevel and reflects a good faith estimate for the role at the time of posting.Your final offer will depend on factorssuch as market conditions, internal equity and candidateexperience,skills,andqualifications relevant to the role.We believe in fair,competitivepay that reflects the valueyoubring to the team.

Lycopodium is an equalopportunity employer committed to fostering diversityandmaintaininga discrimination free workplace,guidedbyour core values of Respect,Integrityand Diligence.

We arecommitted to providing the best possible experience for every candidate by responding to every application.We do not use AI to screen,assess,or select candidatesandto ensurefairness;every application is personally reviewed by a member of our team.If you require accommodation at anystage,pleasecontact our Recruitment Teamand we will work with you to provide the support you need.