Project Controls Manager

Brymark Installations Group Inc. (Brymark) is a multi-discipline industrial general contracting company with its primary focus in piping, structural and mechanical system installation for B.C.’s petro-chemical, bulk material handling, power generation, mining, and pulp and paper industries. We also provide a variety of related services, including civil, maintenance, demolition and project management. Since 1983, Brymark Installations has been building its reputation for integrity, reliability and expertise in tackling challenging projects. Brymark is a B.C. owned and operated company and is also proud to be a member of Carlson Construction Group.

We are looking for a motivated individual who is committed to growing their professional career at Brymark, gaining valuable knowledge and experience while working on an exciting large scale project in the lower mainland.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Controls Manager will be responsible for the following:
General
- Takes overall responsibility for commercial, contractual, risk and project controls management of the Project.
- Hires and assigns necessary resources to the projects to ensure correct commercial, contractual and risk management functioning.
- Takes responsibility for end-to-end business CC&R functioning from project execution, reporting and contract closure including dispute and claim resolution.
- Leads claims and dispute resolution management for the project
- Leads the overall project controls function for the project
- Oversees the change management process for the project
- Develops and implements CCR&PC processes, procedures, and practices as necessary.

Specifics
- Conducts negotiations of commercial terms and conditions both upstream with clients and downstream with subcontractors.
- Acts as a liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages.
- Creates language standards for existing and new contracts.
- Develops and implements the CCR&PC strategy for the project
- Manages the entire lifecycle of the project contracts, from strategy development through to close-out, in accordance with sound principles and practices, company procedures, and appropriate industry standards and contract law.
- Manages claims ensuring timely responses through the dispute process, and developing business cases.
- Develops resource strategies to ensure adequate commercial management resources and tools are in place to meet project objectives.
- Provides input to and review contract documents with respect to commercial management cost, scope, schedule, and risk.
- Proactively identifies risks and mitigates issues to avoid claims and optimize project execution.
- Responsible for analyzing issues, evaluating options, and providing recommendations to project team (cost, schedule, legal exposure).
- Prepares contract notice correspondence to clients and/or subcontractors as necessary to ensure compliance with terms and conditions and effective change management.
- Manages complex, high risk commercial issues across contracts including disputes, negotiations, and claims.
- Ensures consistent methodology and processes for claims across projects.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Qualification in Quantity Surveying or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; alternatively, a graduate of a post-secondary technical college or university program with additional construction management and financial management training.
- 10+ years of experience in Project Controls Management and Contracts Management.
- Knowledge of construction and procurement laws/regulations.
- Experience in working in a multi-national joint venture environment.
- Previous experience in construction managing commercial deliverables, including cost control, risk management and contract management on projects worth $10 million or more.
- Advanced understanding of contractual and technical terms.
- Experience in dispute resolution, arbitration, mediation, and litigation support.
- Professional contractual and claims preparation, advice, and assistance.
- Understands bonding, warranty, insurance requirements and conditions for when they are required in contracts.
- Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing diverse teams and complex business requirements involving multiple stakeholders.
- Exceptional relationship, communication, facilitation, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record in dealing with complex negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers, and external partners.
- Strong attention to detail along with the ability to discover potential risks for our company.
- Ability to analyze contracts with an eye toward reducing costs and increasing profits, while ensuring compliance with the law.
- Excellent reading and language comprehension, including exceptional communication skills, (oral and written).