Senior Contracts Manager

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager for a Calgary-based long-term contract role.

You will provide strategic leadership for complex contracts, overseeing multi-project portfolios and negotiating favorable terms while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in contract management on major EPC or LSTK projects, strong knowledge of Canadian contract law, and a track record in claims avoidance and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field; MBA or JD strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive contract management experience, including leadership on major EPC or LSTK projects; strong knowledge of Canadian Contract Law and global commercial principles.
• Proven ability to manage complex multi-contract portfolios with varied compensation structures; extensive experience in claims avoidance and dispute resolution.
• Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence all organizational levels and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
• Preferred: international project exposure with global EPC organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration of potentially multiple, large-scale contracts from formation through close-out.
• Oversee major offsite and onsite module contracts under unit rate and reimbursable models.
• Optimize value, mitigate risk, and support project delivery objectives.
• Implement robust claims prevention programs and lead equitable resolution strategies.
• Represent client interests in all contractual matters.
• Negotiation & Formation.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, change management, and invoicing.
• Coach and develop contract management teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field

MBA or JD preferred

Job description

Our client is dedicated to delivering exceptional projects while creating rewarding career opportunities. They cultivate an inclusive and collaborative workplace where employees are encouraged to think strategically, contribute their unique perspectives, and pursue innovative solutions. On behalf of our client, TRS is seeking an outstanding Contract Manager on a long-term contract basis. This is a Calgary based position.

Overview

The Senior Contracts Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex, high-value contracts across diverse commercial structures, including lump sum, reimbursable cost, and unit price agreements. Serving as a trusted advisor and competent contracts manager, this role ensures contractual compliance, mitigates risk, and drives proactive claims avoidance strategies throughout the contract lifecycle. The position demands deep expertise in contract law, advanced commercial acumen, and the ability to shape and implement contracting strategies that align organizational and project objectives.

Key Details:

• Lead the administration of potentially multiple, large-scale contracts from formation through close-out
• Oversee major offsite and onsite module contracts under unit rate and reimbursable models
• Optimize value, mitigate risk, and support project delivery objectives.
• Implement robust claims prevention programs and lead equitable resolution strategies.
• Represent client interests in all contractual matters
• Negotiation & Formation
• Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, change management, and invoicing
• Coach and develop contract management teams

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or JD) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive contract management experience, including leadership roles on major EPC or LSTK projects; strong knowledge of Canadian Contract Law and global commercial principles.
• Technical Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-contract portfolios under varied compensation structures; extensive experience in claims avoidance and dispute resolution.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence all organizational levels and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
• Preferred: International project exposure with global EPC organizations.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.