Contracts Manager

Hatch; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a team of contract specialists on EPCM projects, from proposal through close-out, across construction and services contracts.

You will draft strategies, manage prequalification, oversee bidding, contract changes, and handover to site administration, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Extensive EPCM experience and strong governance are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive EPCM project experience and contracts management.
• Negotiation and drafting of commercial terms and conditions.
• Understanding of procurement processes, contract governance and risk management.
• Experience with site-based administration and change management.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracting strategies in collaboration with project teams.
• Manage bidding, prequalification, and client approvals.
• Lead contract specialists and ensure timely contract formation and execution.
• Oversee contract changes, documentation, and closeout to client handover.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Procurement processes

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification

Legal/arbitration certification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Contracts Manager (98572)

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We bring positive change for a better world through passionately committed people. We believe in innovative ideas executed exceptionally and safely!
The Team: We foster a culture where everyone contributes daily through leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Our team is a close-knit family focused on collaboration and collective success. We are open and receptive to your new ideas.
The Role: In addition to your daily responsibilities, you will regularly collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You’ll have the opportunity to work on large-scale international projects with multidisciplinary teams. Your contribution will positively impact our projects and organization.
Your Future Manager: A responsive and engaged leader, aware of new market realities and recruiting to build tomorrow’s team. He values each team member. Your career development and well-being will be central to discussions. Approachable and available, you are his priority!
The Location: Our offices, located in various cities across the region, have been specially designed to promote teamwork. Hatch recognizes the importance of social connection and regularly organizes activities that foster collaboration and team cohesion. The location offers a healthy and fulfilling work environment for your professional development!

Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL1, FEL2 and FEL3) phases up to the project close-out and handover of the FEL4 project execution phase. The major interfaces are with project management, engineering, project controls and construction management up to contract award and project management, engineering, construction management and contractors during constructions phase.

The Contracts Manager leads a team of contract specialists, contract administrators and administrative support staff focused on the management of construction, services and material/equipment supply and installation contracts during the execution of EPCM projects and has vital responsibilities in carrying a project to an on-time, on-budget completion. The Contracts Manager is the owner of the entire contracting process, both pre and post award activities.

Contract management includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, including documenting and agreeing on any changes that may arise during its implementation or execution. It can be summarized as the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract formation, execution / administration, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial, scope and schedule related performance and minimizing risk.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting of contracting strategies (in consultation with the relevant construction, project controls, engineering, project management and other procurement team members) including possible prices basis and contractor selection strategies to be included in the Project Execution Plan (PEP).

Participation in the development of the sourcing plan, final bidders list and the active management of the prequalification process.

Managing the contracting team towards the following objectives and deliverables:

Formation:

• Implements the contract management plan, documented as part of the PEP.
• Management of processes within the appropriate procurement systems.
• Draft package plan and strategy and obtain client approval.
• Management of the bidding process.
• Review contract terms and conditions and consider and recommend special terms and conditions as required in liaison with contraction management.
• Prepare and award contracts for execution
• Handover to site administration.

Administration:

• Contractual change control.
• Management of contractual processes within the appropriate Hatch core system.
• Program monitoring and progress meetings.
• Payment certification.
• Claims administration.
• Develop, process and implement contractual documents and change notices in a timely manner.
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions.
• Maintain various contract registers and as per project specific instructions.
• Proactive management and report of forecasted final costs and cash flow contracts.
• Management of bonds/guarantees.
• Closeout and handover over to the client.
• Ensure the application of contractor’s performance evaluation.
• Supervision, training and assistance of team members.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss status quo and any issues within the group.
• Liaise with Procurement Manager to assess personnel.Communication within project.
• Self-assessments of team in order to verify alignment to all the Hatch and the client’s governance and procedural compliance.
• Assist the Procurement Manager with resource planning

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive experience (15-20 years) in an EPCM project environment on capital projects, specifically in the management of construction and services contracts.
• Contracts/legal related training as well as general project and management related training.
• Experience with the drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes, contract management and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and a working history and understanding of the local environment and contractors.
• Experience with, and excellent understanding of contracting strategies.
• Proven experience with and knowledge of contractor management.Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, and procurement systems reporting tools
• Excellent knowledge of contract change management including schedule change management.
• Experience with dispute resolution and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Prior site-based experience in the administration of construction contracts.
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to compliment teamwork development.

Preferred:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification.
• Legal or arbitration certification.
• International experience in a similar role.

Hourly range: $72 - $100

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.