Specialist, Contracts

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Executives

Position Title: Specialist, Contracts

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- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.

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- Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.

- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.

- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in‑class Aecon community

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support our construction operations, particularly in the Utilities sector. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, skilled in dispute resolution, and excels at removing roadblocks to get things done efficiently. This role requires someone who can communicate clearly, review and administer construction contracts, design service agreements, and partnership agreements, and provide comprehensive contract support from project inception to closeout.

What You’ll Do Here:

- Manage client and subcontractor documentation from opportunity identification through project closeout.

- Provide contract advice and management support during pre-bid, estimating, bid-submission, negotiation, and project execution phases.

- Support drafting and review of client documents including RFQs, RFPs, contracts, and agreements.

- Ensure consistent application of company policies by analyzing risks, suggesting mitigation strategies, and advising operations teams.

- Interpret and apply contract documents in collaboration with project and operational teams.

- Coordinate with Aecon’s legal advisors for timely legal input.

- Form and administer subcontracts, ensuring relevant terms and conditions are properly flowed down.

- Prepare and manage contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contractual timelines.

- Maintain logs of issues, change requests, and change orders.

- Ensure accurate documentation of all contractual matters.

- Contribute to the development and revision of operating policies and procedures.

- Lead change management efforts, including schedule interpretation and claims administration.

- Engage with insurance advisors to develop appropriate project insurance programs.

- Draft and manage Design Service Agreements.

- Support initial dispute resolution and provide litigation support as needed.

- Be a problem-solver who can block and tackle to keep projects moving forward.

What You Bring to the Team:

- Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of commercial/contract management experience in a construction environment, preferably with a contractor in the Utilities or Energy sector.

- Familiarity with project operations, planning, scheduling, and management.

- Experience with labor obligations and their impact on project execution.

- Ability to understand technical and commercial issues and develop clear, written contractual positions.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

- U.S. project experience or exposure to U.S. licensing and regulatory environments and familiarity with U.S. contract law and insurance requirements would be an asset.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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