Contracts Manager

Description

• Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, terms, and conditions.
• Conducts contract administration including interpretation and implementation of administrative requirements of contract documents and ensuring owner compliance.
• Proactively identifies and addresses any deviations or issues that may arise during the implementation of contract terms.
• Pursues project contractual/legal and financial entitlements through proactive preparation of contractual correspondence and contractual notices as required.
• Processes interim and final payment requests, including obtaining full and proper payment for work executed, all in accordance with the terms of the contract.
• Manages relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues from the project team.
• Prepares regular reports and analysis on contract activity, including key metrics, trends, and performance indicators.
• Creates and negotiates requests for variations, change orders, and claims.
• Provides on-project training to internal stakeholders on contract administration, contract interpretation, change management, claims management, and the like.
• Â Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to Assistant Contract Managers and Contract Administrators.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment Conditions

• 8 years of experience
• Knowledge of the construction process of complex infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process
• Long term contract experience preferred

Competencies

• Legal Issue Spotting
• Strategic Thinking
• Building Responsibility
• Claims
• Results Orientation
• Working for Inclusion
• Influencing and Communicating
• Decision Making
• Contract Law
• Critical Thinking
• Contract Management
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Contract Administration
• Writing