Execution Contract Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee contracts from the beginning of the project to its completion.

• Balance the needs of customers with commercial goals and contractual risks.

• Provide guidance to Project Managers and execution teams on intricate contractual and commercial issues.

• Facilitate contract reviews during both project initiation and closeout phases.

• Perform risk and opportunity evaluations related to milestones, Incoterms, liquidated damages, claims, settlements, lien waivers, and releases.

• Assist in the delivery of EP and EP+ projects, which includes managing contractor and subcontractor agreements, flow-down contracts, project controls, and quality management.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that are contractual, financial, or operational in nature.

• Prepare and lead discussions for change orders, claims, disputes, and contract settlements.

• Oversee claims management, which entails delay analysis, impact assessments, claim documentation, responses, and counterclaims.

• Monitor liquidated damages, penalties, and other contractual liabilities.

• Decode contract requirements and advise stakeholders on their rights, obligations, compliance, and best practices.

• Collaborate with Legal and cross-functional teams to address disputes and contractual challenges.

• Offer training and support on contract management methodologies.

• Disseminate lessons learned and best practices across various projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of experience in commercial contract management, transactional work, or contract negotiation.

• In-depth knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions, especially within the North American context.

• Familiarity with Design-Build, EP, or EPC contracts.

• Proven experience in negotiations with customers, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Experience in a matrix organization with various stakeholders.

• Strong comprehension of contractual risks, claims, change orders, and dispute resolution processes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.

• Strong commercial judgment, financial insight, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; the employer will not sponsor work authorization in Canada.

• Preferred: experience with EP+ projects, subcontractor management, flow-down agreements, project controls, and quality management.

• Preferred: knowledge of water treatment technologies and associated customer industries.

• Preferred: experience working across diverse cultures and geographical regions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting from Day 1.

• RRSP retirement program with matching contributions from Veolia.

• DCPP retirement program after one year, including employer matching contributions.

• Life Insurance coverage.

• Paid Holidays.

• Parental Leave benefits.

• Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Flexible work arrangements available.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Approximately 20% travel required, which may include some international travel.