Contracts Manager

Responsibilities

• Assists with reviewing necessary insurance reports required and requested by district and corporate offices.
• Assists with financial due diligence requirements, ensuring owners’ and trade partners’ ability to pay.
• Responsible for insurance claims and support other legal claims to reduce exposure and maximize recovery as set out in the Mandatory Project Insurance Policy.
• Assists with the implementation, monitoring, and ensuring adherence to district/company policies and procedures to ensure the continued effectiveness of the district related to contracts and insurance.
• Evaluates, coordinates, and ensures insurance, bonding, and other performance securities are being met to satisfy contract and corporate requirements as necessary as outlined in the Mandatory Project Insurance Policy.
• Leads the preparation of contracts and agreements in compliance with PCL policies, sector specific Contractual Preferred Position documents and guidelines, ensures agreements are executed in a timely manner, and resolves or escalates disputes as required.
• Provides monthly/quarterly reporting on all open claims.
• Coordinates the SDI qualification process and ensures all standards and guidelines are being followed.
• Identifies, interprets, drafts, negotiates, and seeks additional approval (if applicable) for deviations from existing supplier, consultant, subcontract form, and all contracts and agreements, and ensures risks are mitigated.
• Leads the preparation and review of contract documents as required, where PCL has the responsibility to draft agreements.
• Assists with the review of bid documents and preparation of contract to ensure that risks and opportunities are identified, communicated, and managed effectively in accordance with PCL policy, procedure, and guidelines.
• In consultation with Risk Management, provides interpretation and clarification of insurance requirements for district/project personnel, including delivery of district training and/or orientation of new employees in respect of insurance considerations.
• Ensures that all mandatory insurance claims are reported immediately and dealt with prudently, including notification of trade partners or owners who may be involved in the matters.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve Issues

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Aware of relevant labor agreements and government legislation as it relates to licensing, payroll, and tax and complies with all terms and escalates as needed.
• Basic understanding of lien rights, the process for obtaining release of holdbacks, and prompt payment requirements.
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities, draft and negotiate alternative contracts, and subcontract to mitigate exposure.
• Basic knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance.
• Basic knowledge and involvement in the bid and RFP process.
• Understands the commercial terms of the contract.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of detail orientation, with the ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain impactful relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Proven ability in challenging existing processes and showcasing advanced negotiation skills to drive outcomes.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and various risk management software