Contracts Manager

**Type of position**: Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is a well established private Canadian firm and provides specialized engineering services in the natural resources industry, including mining and power. We're currently seeking a contracts manager with extensive expertise in prime contracts and risk management. The specific sectors of expertise we're seeking include prime contracts, contract negotiations, subcontractor contract flow downs, risk management, invoicing and claim management. You'll be using your leadership skills every day, whether it's to develop trusting relationships with our partners in the region, train the next generation or manage a passionate team. This role will give you the opportunity to take the lead, while also being in the thick of the action by working closely with talented people.

With us, you'll get the opportunity to...

Oversee a portfolio of engineering prime contracts and master service agreements through full contracts lifecycle management.

Supervising and mitigating change management and risk management to assure adequate protection of the company and client.

Delivering contract management requirements during project performance such as: contract summaries, invoicing, risk assessments, and claim management.

Create, review, and negotiate a range of contracts, service agreements, change orders procurement contracts, subcontractor contracts, and joint venture agreements.

Identify and evaluate potential risks related to contracts, proposing effective risk mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with legal and project teams to address contractual issues and disputes promptly.

Progress reporting - Identifying problems and trends, reporting status, and performing corrective action in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

Implementing standardized Contract Management programs and procedures.

Reports to Department Manager of Project Execution.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Client-oriented

Adaptable

Ability to maintain positive peer relationships

Ability to learn on the fly

Results-driven
Action-oriented

Overview of certifications and job requirements

University degree - Engineering Degree an Asset

Minimum 10 years of experience in Contracts Management, and/or project controls (or combined)

In-depth knowledge of contracts, regulations, and industry standards for the mining sector.

Have worked on all phases of a contract's life cycle (an asset)

Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects an asset)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Practical knowledge of project control software

**ASSET**: Practical knowledge of Primavera P6

**ASSET**: Bilingual (English/French)

**ASSET**: Practical knowledge of the modules in the Prism G2 Suite
**ASSET**: Practical knowledge of project risk management

An overview of BBA's total reward

Annual base salary between $ 102,000 - $ 150,000

Annual bonus program for all regular employees

Onsite mobility premium

Access to a time bank

Cellphone Program

Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disability insurance

Pension Plan

Vacation and sick leave
Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but not limited to: Location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

Long-term hiring (not just project-based)

Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions

Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management

Participation in innovation projects

A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

Custom training and development plans

Access to a leadership program

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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