Contracts Manager

Mammoet; Puslinch; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

GRSP match

Company events

Paid vacation

EAP

Educational reimbursements

Casual dress

Job summary

Mammoet Canada Eastern Ltd. is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager based out of Guelph, ON, overseeing commercial contracts across Canada Eastern.

You will lead complex negotiations, manage high-risk contracts, and ensure contract execution aligns with Mammoet standards throughout the lifecycle. You will collaborate with sales, legal, and project teams to mitigate risks, support tendering, and drive seamless transitions from commercial to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Masters in a business, commerce, or engineering discipline related to contracts and projects.
• Supplementary training in contract management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and legal teams to review, negotiate, and finalize project and service contracts.
• Oversee the regional contracting process, identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide guidance on contract forms based on service types and risks.
• Lead project kick-off meetings with Project Managers to manage deliverables and changes.
• Develop a contract administration framework and manage renewals, closures, and lessons learned.
• Lead dispute resolution and claims administration processes.
• Support sales in transitioning contracts to operations, ensuring key commercial matters are communicated.

Skills

Contract Management

Commercial skills

Sales & Tendering

Project Management

Legal basics

Self-starter

Strong communicator

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in business / commerce / engineering

Contract management training

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Contracts Manager

Salary- $90,000 to $140,000

Working out of Guelph, ON

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and develop commercial contracts within the logistics, heavy lifting, and transport services sectors. As part of a global team of Contract Managers, you will manage all regional contractual and commercial activities, supporting the sales process from pre-award through to the operational execution of contracts. In this role, resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills are crucial to your success.

You will be responsible for leading complex contract negotiations, managing high-risk contracts, and overseeing the entire contract life cycle, ensuring smooth transitions between the commercial and operational phases. This includes ensuring that all contracts for projects and operational services in the Canada Eastern region are executed according to Mammoet’s commercial and quality standards.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Contract Formation:

• Collaborate with sales and legal teams to review, negotiate, and finalize project and service contracts.
• Oversee the regional contracting process, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and managed.
• Provide guidance to sales and tendering teams on contractual matters, selecting appropriate contract forms based on service types and associated risks.

Post-Award Contract Management:

• Participate in project kick-off meetings, working closely with Project Managers to manage contract deliverables, risks, and changes.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive contract administration and management framework.
• Lead dispute resolution and claims administration processes.
• Manage contract renewals, closures, and track lessons learned to improve future contract performance.

Client Relationship and Operational Support:

• Manage client relationships, representing the company in client meetings and stewarding future business opportunities.
• Lead client contract negotiations, ensuring identified contractual issues are resolved.
• Support the sales team in transitioning contracts to the operations team, ensuring they are fully informed of key commercial and contractual matters.
• Assist project management in identifying and mitigating potential claims, changes, and variations, ensuring timely notifications are handled throughout the contract lifecycle.

Risk and Commercial Management:

• Identify and communicate commercial risks to stakeholders, ensuring they are managed effectively across the contract lifecycle.
• This combined role ensures seamless contract management from formation through execution, while managing risks and fostering strong client relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Education

• Bachelors or Masters in a business administration / commerce, engineering or similar discipline related to construction contracts and projects
• Supplementary training in contract management or equivalent

Experience

• Previous knowledge and experience working with unionized environments is an experience is desired.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in construction or EPC contract administration/ management or equivalent in a fast paced environment
• Previous site and project management experience is desired.

Key Characteristics

• Advanced understanding of Contract Management
• Commercial skills developed in the construction or related industries
• Knowledge of Sales and Tendering systems
• Understanding of Project Management
• Basic understanding of legal affairs
• Self-starter, works well with tight deadlines
• Confident, clear communicator

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health and Dental Benefits
• GRSP match
• Company sponsored events
• Paid vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational Reimbursements
• Casual dress

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you're a dynamic individual driven by results and dedicated to achieving operational excellence, we invite you to apply for the position at Mammoet Canada Eastern Ltd.

Take a look at mammoet.com

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.