Senior Contracts Manager

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Poutrix Full time

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our Cost and Commercial team within the Mobility Global Business Area. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Director and Commercial Director to monitor and provide contract management support to high risk project contracts.

In Mobility, we partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today's mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world's growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Role accountabilities:

In this role you will be responsible for providing advice and support at all stages during the review, negotiation and management of contracts from initiation to closure, including in respect of variations, claims, extension of time and applications for payment. You will collaborate with project team (e.g., Commercial Director, Operational/Technical Staff, Planning Teams) on contractual and claims matters and mentor and guide junior team members on contract management and claims best practices. You will leverage expertise in CCDC, FIDIC or other standard forms of contracts to ensure compliance and project success, while actively contributing to and providing best practice contract management leadership to the Performance Excellence Group. You will support the set-up, administration and close-out of major projects to ensure best for project outcomes, effectively and proactively managing contract claims and, where appropriate, both initiating and defending claims under contracts, and ensuring the legal team is effectively briefed, and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize contractual disputes. Additionally, you will provide sound and insightful advice to the business on a variety of matters such as contract administration, scopes of work, Security of Payment legislation and providing training to relevant personnel on same. You will develop effective contract management systems, procedures and tools to support the business. This role will also promote and upskill project managers in use of Contract User Guides and similar contract management tools, while developing strategies to identify, manage and mitigate high risk contracts. You will be expected to work effectively across the business units/functions to ensure consistency in contract management processes. You will prepare contract claims and risk management reports for the relevant business sector, engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and perform other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree Qualified essential
  • LLM / MSc construction/ contract law is preferable
  • Membership in recognized professional bodies (e.g., PQS, MRICS, MIOB) is preferred
  • Membership (or Fellowship) in Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb/FCIArb) is highly desirable
  • Experience working in Canada, the UK, Australia or the Middle East is a must
  • Minimum 12 years in contract management, administration, claims preparation, and rebuttal on major infrastructure projects, preferably Metro/LRT/transport-related projects
  • Contracting and consulting background preferable
  • Postgraduate qualifications an advantage

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $89,600 - $134,400. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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