Contract Manager - Construction

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges roads highways tunnels marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplain Bridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydroelectric power station located near Fort StJohn in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stations tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

The Contract Manager is responsible for the following:

• Develop process to ensure compliance with contract requirements;
  
• Develop and implement change management procedures;
  
• Oversee the identification of claims mitigation strategies;
  
• Manage claims process;
  
• Oversee the negotiation of change orders variations and change issues;
  
• Ensure timely and accurate contractual correspondence;
  
• Oversee pricing of change and delay issues;
  
• Manage preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation;
  
• Oversee identification and tracking of contract and deliverables;
  
• Identify and implement record keeping procedures to validate potential changes;
  
• Manage training of staff on the implementation of contract processes and procedures;
  
• Maintain the change management issue logs and provision of summary reports.
  

Requirements

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline;
  
• Strong knowledge of construction law;
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Construction industry;
  
• Experience dealing with major change/claims management or dispute resolution issues in a major project;
  
• Excellent command of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite MS Project BlueBeam etc.
  
• Strong business acumen;
  
• Bilingualism French and English would be considered an asset.
  

Skills and Attitudes Required / Competencies

• Leadership and autonomy;
  
• Discretion and Professionalism;
  
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask;
  
• Excellent communication skills;
  
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently;
  
• Analytical mind;
  
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
  
• Strong attention to detail;
  
• Results driven and quality oriented;
  
• Responsible and honest;
  
• Structured and methodical.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
  
• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry;
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canada s Best Managed Companies.