Senior Contract Manager: Construction Projects Lead

Black & Veatch; Markham; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan Group in Canada is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead negotiations, manage risk, ensure compliance, and support the success of major construction projects. You will oversee contract drafting, execution, and changes; mentor teams; conduct audits; and advise senior management on resolution strategies.

A degree in business, construction, law, or related field with 5–8 years of contract management experience is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Law, or related field.
• 5–8 years in contract management, incl. 3 years in a leadership role.
• 3–5 years on Design Build, Design-Assist, P3 projects and/or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and compliance.
• Exceptional organizational and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management processes, including negotiations, drafting, and execution.
• Oversee development and implementation of contract policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks; provide strategic solutions.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on contractual issues and risk mitigation.
• Ensure contract conditions are met; manage claims, disputes, variations, and record-keeping.
• Conduct audits to identify deviations from contract terms and ensure policy adherence.
• Monitor schedule impacts against baselines and prepare analyses to support decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Compliance

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Law, or a related field

Job description

Plan Group in Canada is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead negotiations, manage risk, ensure compliance, and support the success of major construction projects. You will oversee contract drafting, execution, and changes; mentor teams; conduct audits; and advise senior management on resolution strategies.

A degree in business, construction, law, or related field with 5–8 years of contract management experience is required.