Deputy Contract Manager

Webuild; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in infrastructure projects is seeking a Contract Manager in Toronto for the Connect 6ix project. The role involves oversight of contract management activities, supporting senior leadership on claims, and ensuring compliance with contract obligations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction management and excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience.
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contract management strategies for civil construction.
• Liaise with in-house legal counsel for contractual matters.
• Guide and mentor the Contract Management team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited degree in Business, Construction Management, or Business Law

Tools

Contract Management Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Outlook

Job description

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Webuild is an international construction company of civil engineering pioneers who have been at the forefront of the construction business for 120 years. We are a global player with Italian roots specializing in complex infrastructure : innovative and sustainable works that improve the lives of people. In over a century, we built some of the world's most iconic infrastructure projects. Webuild envisions, designs, and builds major works and infrastructure for sustainable mobility, hydropower, water, and green buildings.

This position is part of the Connect 6ix project. Toronto's new Ontario Line subway is now under construction. The Connect 6ix consortium has a key role in this project, delivering the trains, the signaling system, and the operations, storage, and maintenance facility. Connect 6ix will also operate the Ontario Line for a 30-year term once it comes into service.

Role Overview

Reports to the Construction Director and will be responsible for providing oversight for all contract management activities on related to civil activities. The position requires the Contract Manager to report to the senior leadership on claims (upstream and downstream), subcontract management, reporting and monitoring changes against budgets.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Developing and implementing contract management strategies to manage Civil portion of the Construction Contract (upstream and downstream) and interface obligation of Civil JV with systems and operation and maintenance partners.
• Liaise closely with in-house legal counsel and provide direction on contractual matters to the construction team to ensure scopes of work align with the contractual obligations.
• Leads the design and implementation of an effective change management process and contract close-out plan that minimizes the time necessary to achieve Substantial Completion of contracts.
• Guides, mentors and provides functional supervision to Civil JV’s Contract Management team.
• Establishes and implements processes which enable early notification of claims, back charges or disputes.
• Provides support by assessing technical impact of claim and providing data to support and defend the Joint Venture position.
• Responsible for developing and implementing contract specific financial control, reporting routines and audit processes where required for high value and / or high-risk contracts types.
• Ensures compliance of all contract management related matters with project delivery system policies, legal and regulatory requirements, insurance, finance, tax, and health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Manage the interfaces and ensuring effecting communication between the various functional areas within the Project as it relates to Systems partners, operations and maintenance partners, procurement of goods and services and the execution of all awarded subcontracts.
• Provides technical expertise to support the negotiations of major / complex subcontracts
• Accountable for ensuring Civil JV contractors deliver and execute in accordance with terms of their obligations and scope of work.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Accredited degree or equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Business Law
• Over ten (10) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting construction projects and at least five (5) years of work experience
• Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts, construction, and professional services on a Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
• Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price
• Strong working knowledge of Contract or Construction Law
• Knowledge of Contract Management software
• Demonstrated strong and leadership skills with ability and desire to develop, mentor, and coach employees
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and self-motivated
• Excellent negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, or Outlook

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At WeBuild, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes gender equity and the recruitment of under-represented groups at all levels of our workforce.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Construction

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