Manager, Contract & Risk - Vancouver

TK Elevator GmbH; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

Vision care

Bonus plans for all positions

Wellness Program

Job summary

TK Elevator GmbH in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a seasoned Contracts Manager to review bid documents, negotiate terms, manage the full contracting process, and advise internal teams and customers on rights and obligations.

You will drive change orders, handle liens, disputes, and ensure contract compliance across project teams. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in contract/commercial risk management, with strong negotiation and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years in contract/commercial/risk management.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, change orders, liens, bonding, and risk.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements with customers and contractors.
• Ability to read and analyze contractual language and technical documents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and contract-tracking tools.
• Experience in construction, industrial services, or technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Review bid documents, contracts, terms and conditions, and change orders.
• Negotiate and approve contractual terms within delegated thresholds.
• Manage the full contracting process from review to execution and close-out.
• Advise internal teams and customers on contractual rights and obligations.
• Drive preparation, pricing, negotiation, and approval of change orders.
• Issue service suspensions, demand letters, cure notices, and other formal notices.
• Coordinate AR recovery with Finance and branches; discuss payment options with delinquent customers.
• Calculate amounts owing, markups, and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Mediate disputes between branches, contractors, and customers.
• Manage liens, bond applications, insurance certificates, and related security instruments.
• File necessary documents for lien or bankruptcy-related recovery.
• Support dispute resolution, including documentation, negotiations, and arbitration meetings.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and engineers to ensure contract compliance.
• Educate staff on contract requirements, risks, and policy changes.
• Participate in weekly calls with branches and Finance to review escalated accounts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract terms

Change orders

Liens

Bonding

Commercial risk

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Cross-functional teams

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office

Contract tracking tools

Construction industry

Industrial services

Technical projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Contract tracking tools

Job description

• Review bid documents, contracts, terms & conditions, and change orders.
• Negotiate and approve contractual terms within delegated thresholds.
• Manage the full contracting process from review to execution and close-out.
• Advise internal teams and customers on contractual rights and obligations.
• Drive the preparation, pricing, negotiation, and approval of change orders.
• Issue service suspensions, demand letters, cure notices, and other formal notices.
• Coordinate AR recovery with Finance and branches; contact delinquent customers to discuss payment options.
• Calculate amounts owing, markups, and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Mediate disputes between branches, contractors, and customers.
• Manage liens, bond applications, insurance certificates, and related security instruments.
• File necessary documents for lien or bankruptcy-related recovery.
• Support dispute resolution, including documentation, negotiations, and arbitration meetings.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and engineers to ensure contract compliance.
• Educate internal staff on contract requirements, risks, and legislative or policy changes.
• Participate in weekly calls with branches and Finance to review escalated accounts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will be doing:

• Review bid documents, contracts, terms & conditions, and change orders.
• Negotiate and approve contractual terms within delegated thresholds.
• Manage the full contracting process from review to execution and close-out.
• Advise internal teams and customers on contractual rights and obligations.
• Drive the preparation, pricing, negotiation, and approval of change orders.
• Issue service suspensions, demand letters, cure notices, and other formal notices.
• Coordinate AR recovery with Finance and branches; contact delinquent customers to discuss payment options.
• Calculate amounts owing, markups, and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Mediate disputes between branches, contractors, and customers.
• Manage liens, bond applications, insurance certificates, and related security instruments.
• File necessary documents for lien or bankruptcy-related recovery.
• Support dispute resolution, including documentation, negotiations, and arbitration meetings.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and engineers to ensure contract compliance.
• Educate internal staff on contract requirements, risks, and legislative or policy changes.
• Participate in weekly calls with branches and Finance to review escalated accounts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What do you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, commercial management, risk management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, change orders, liens, bonding, and commercial risk.
• Experience negotiating commercial agreements with customers and contractors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze contractual language and technical documents.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and contract tracking tools.
• Experience in construction, industrial services, or technical project environments (asset).

What we offer

• Compensation range: $100,000 to $120,000
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Bonus plans for all positions
• Wellness Program

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status required by applicable law.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, TK Elevator may use AI tools to assist in screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by either the hiring manager or the recruitment team.

What Makes Us Special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a job, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive and market-aligned compensation in a technically exciting, stable, and sustainable industry.
• Continuous Development: Structured onboarding, continuous learning, and development programs designed to support your growth.
• Work-life balance: Sustainable ways of working supported by policies and working models aligned with local practices and business needs.
• A culture that moves people: Open communication, mutual respect, and an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Empowered Work Environment: Flat hierarchies, approachable leadership, and the freedom to innovate and make an impact from day one.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

At TKE, diversity drives innovation. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us.

Who We Are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE – Move Beyond.