Toronto Subway: Claims & Variations Lead

Jacobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Claims and Variations Manager for a major subway project in Toronto. The role requires overseeing variations, managing claims, and coordinating with senior project managers and legal counsel to secure favorable settlements.

The ideal candidate has a decade of experience in commercial/claims for capital projects, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of contract management in the transportation sector. hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Finance, Business administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in managing commercial/claims issues for delivery of capital projects.
• Proficiency in using industry standard project management software and tools for analysis of claims and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the process of resolving and advancing variations with the project variations team and outside parties.
• Supports the commercial team with review and preparation of claims responses and disputes management; leads settlements with counsel.
• Detects claims risks and manages actual claims across the project lifecycle; develops and implements claims strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Leadership

Risk analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Finance

Business administration

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Claims and Variations Manager for a major subway project in Toronto. The role requires overseeing variations, managing claims, and coordinating with senior project managers and legal counsel to secure favorable settlements.

The ideal candidate has a decade of experience in commercial/claims for capital projects, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of contract management in the transportation sector. hybrid work is supported.