Senior Claims Manager – Canada Infrastructure Contracts

Arcadis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Claims Manager to join the Canada Cost and Commercial team. The role focuses on developing, managing, and monitoring claims on high-risk projects and contracts, with close collaboration to Project Director and Commercial Director.

You will provide guidance on contractual and claims matters, identify risks early, and lead full lifecycle claims work including notices, records, entitlement, and settlements. Strong CPD and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• LL.M. or MSc in Construction Law or Contract Law preferred.
• Professional body membership such as PQS, MRICS or MIOB preferred.
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators membership/fellowship highly desirable.
• Minimum 12 years in contract management, administration, claims preparation and rebuttal on major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks early and develop practical mitigation strategies to reduce disputes.
• Assess and analyze contractual claims, including entitlement reviews and cost claims.
• Prepare notices, maintain records, establish entitlement, validate information, quantify claims.
• Prepare submissions and support settlement negotiations; crystallize disputes when required.
• Communicate complex contractual issues clearly to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Contract management

Risk mitigation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management

LL.M. or MSc in Construction Law

PQSB MRICS MIOB membership

CIArb membership/fellowship

Postgraduate qualifications asset

Tools

Primavera P6

Contract management systems

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Claims Manager to join the Canada Cost and Commercial team. The role focuses on developing, managing, and monitoring claims on high-risk projects and contracts, with close collaboration to Project Director and Commercial Director.

You will provide guidance on contractual and claims matters, identify risks early, and lead full lifecycle claims work including notices, records, entitlement, and settlements. Strong CPD and communication skills are essential.