Prime Contract Manager/ Project Lawyer

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Prime Contract Manager/Project Lawyer for the WAHA Redevelopment Project in Toronto and Moosonee, Ontario. This role involves overseeing contract management and ensuring compliance with all obligations for a state-of-the-art healthcare facility development. Ideal candidates will hold a law degree, possess at least 3 years’ relevant experience, and demonstrate strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including a minimum of 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Contract Manager/Project Lawyer.
• Experience in the construction industry essential.
• Practical knowledge of Design-Build contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main contract and all related contracts.
• Ensure compliance with project obligations among stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate terms of sub-contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Writing skills

Knowledge of work-related software

Analytical and solution-oriented mind

Education

Law degree licensed in Ontario

Job description

In your role as the Prime Contract Manager/Project Lawyer, you will support the company's activities and operations in both Toronto and Moosonee, Ontario in the context of advancing the development of a new healthcare facility.

Overview

The WAHA Redevelopment Project is a 1.8B transformative initiative in Moosonee, Ontario aimed at strengthening healthcare for communities through the delivery of a state‑of‑the‑art hospital and healthcare facility. The project consists of 4 buildings – Hospital, Long Term Care Facility, Staff & Patient Accommodations.

This role is based out of the Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project team in the management of the main contract and all contracts required for execution;
• Meetings with the client, partners, designers, third parties and subcontractors related to the project and ensure compliance of the contract with all stakeholders;
• Prepare, review, analyze, comment and negotiate terms of different types of sub contracts;
• Draft and review contractual correspondence with the client and all stakeholders (partners, designers, subcontractors, third parties), ensuring clarity and consistency with the project’s contractual obligations.
• Supervise and ensure contractual compliance with the change order process, including, where necessary, estimation and schedule analysis.
• Supervise and participate in contractual negotiations, as well as in the management of potential or formal disputes and claims with the client, ensuring compliance with the applicable contractual mechanisms.
• Ensure that the project team has a common contractual understanding, including highlighting risks, claims and mitigation measures;
• Support various departments (construction, engineering, procurement, environment, communication, quality, insurance and risk management, etc.) with respect to the requirements of the contracts applicable to the project;
• Liaise between technical and financial staff, business partners, legal departments and client representatives;
• Any other related tasks related to the operations and execution of the project.

Qualifications

• Hold a law degree and be licensed to practice law in Ontario;
• 3 years or more of experience in a similar role and more than 5 years in the construction industry;
• Relevant experience with alternative contractual modes, including Design‑Build, Design‑Build Finance, etc.;
• Relevant experience with public clients such as Infrastructure Ontario, or other public entities;
• Practical and technical knowledge of the construction industry;
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Good knowledge of work‑related software and AI tools;
• Demonstrate judgment, initiative, leadership, autonomy, versatility and team spirit;
• Analytical and solution‑oriented mind;
• Have a good ability to work under pressure and execute tasks within a compressed schedule.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement – get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one