Construction and Contracts Manager

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Comtech) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing integrated consulting solutions on complex capital projects, including Program and Project Management, Project Controls, Engineering, Technical Advisory, Construction Management, and Technology Integration Services. Our team thrives on embracing and navigating technical challenges within the Transportation and Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, and Buildings and Facilities markets. Our core focus is supporting project owners through collaborative and integrated partnerships to deliver projects that improve the world around us.
Site Contract Manager
Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Technical Advisory
Full-time
Internal Title: Contract Administration and Procurement IV )
Responsible for overall management, reporting, and coordination of commercial team members in the commercial management activities of contracts under various programs and projects
Provides overall change management and coordination of contract Administration including Change Orders, Change Directive and writing of recommendations for the client 
Invoice Management (review of invoices, stakeholder engagement for verification of information, writing recommendations to the client for invoice processing). Writing letters per Contract and using the right contract tools for responding appropriately
Obligation management (knowing the rights of the Contractor and the Owner to suitably track obligations and assign responsibilities)
Interaction with the client representatives on team performance and overall deliverable issues 
Developing new commercial plans, processes or administration and reporting methods in consultation with stakeholders, including clients and staff
Formulating a resource allocation strategy and utilizing this to distribute work against various contracts
Exercising authority in managing the work and controlling the management of contracts in accordance with the contract management plans
Monitoring commercial performance to ensure excellence and adherence to specified deadlines, policies and procedures
Reviewing and ensuring adherence to the overall commercial terms, schedule and budget
Identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans through administration of the contracts
Tracking, monitoring and reporting on performance against commercial requirements, schedule, milestones, budgets, quality measures, and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and addressing issues with corrective actions as appropriate
Evaluating and providing assurance on contractual requirements and effectiveness by consulting with clients and commercial staff
Manage team dynamics and performance-related issues including review and approval of timesheets, vacation requests, employee evaluations, employee engagements, etc.
Liaise with the applicable stakeholders, when required, on team performance, overall deliverable issues, and commercial strategies and benefits 
Provide leadership and direction to commercial teams in the development and deployment of new commercial plans, processes, or administration and reporting methods, while in consultation with stakeholders, ensuring desired outcomes are achieved 
Contribute to the development, planning, and execution of human and material resource requirements to successfully administer and manage procurements, contracts, or other commercial elements 
Guide the staff in formulating a resource allocation strategy and utilize this to distribute work against various contracts, claims, procurements, or other commercial issues 
Exercise authority in managing the work and controlling the management of contracts and procurements, and commercial requirements and deliverables per the established plans 
Monitor staff performance to ensure excellence and adherence to the overall scope, schedule, and budget, specified deadlines, policies, and procedures, and swiftly address performance issues
Identify commercial and performance risks, implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans, prepare change requests, and negotiate scope changes to the contract 
Evaluate contract performance effectiveness by consulting with the applicable stakeholders 
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences, including the contract team, senior executives and key stakeholders 
Engage in ongoing quality control, clarify internal quality control checks, and participate in quality issue resolution 
Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the contract and program life cycle 
Recommend and interpret contract and program expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with the team and stakeholders 
Office-based 
Minimum of 12 years of experience in Commercial and Contract Administration
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of Construction, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration

Licenses OR Certifications:
~ Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, including project management certification - PMI (Project Management Institute), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), PMP (Project Management Professional) 

Strong understanding of prevailing Project Management methods 
In-depth knowledge of tools and metrics needed to evaluate project performance 
Proficient in Project Management software 
Proven capacity to anticipate, identify, and minimize risks 
Proven success in providing on-site leadership for project teams by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones 
Extensive experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-discipline contracts teams
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 
Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently 
Skilled in the negotiation of favorable terms under contracts
Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership 
Comtech Group Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with local legislative requirements. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the People and Culture Team by emailing – career@teamcomtech.From working on challenging, world-class projects to professional development support and high-quality standards, there are many reasons to join Team Comtech.
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