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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Commercial & Contracts Department is looking for a Contracts Advisor who will support the Contracts Manager in the contract administration and related subcontracts and related contract change management process of a Project from award throughout the implementation and closeout.
The Contracts Advisor supporting the Contracts Manager of the Project will work pro-actively and following process and procedures to minimize Project liabilities and commercial risks to the Company.
The Contracts Advisor will report administratively to the Contracts Manager of the Project, and functionally to the Director, Contracts & Commercial.
Your role
- Support the Contracts Manager in the formulation, negotiation, review and execution of contracts, subcontracts and change orders, including commercial claims and other legal/insurance/bank guarantees actions.
- As assigned, monitor the performance of project partners and subcontractors in the discharge of contractual obligations and advise the project management of potential problems and opportunities.
- Identify and analyze potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with the Project.
- Actively support implementation of claim management processes to resolve unforeseen situations that arise during Project execution, including implementation of claims towards third parties and prevention/defending of incoming claims from third parties.
- Work effectively with the Project team and Client's/Subcontractor's teams and other corporate support groups such as legal, insurance and finance.
- Support formulating self-consistent and commercially sound terms and conditions for proposals, tenders and bids.
- Organize, monitor and assist in resolution of claims and disputes.
- Assist with close out of agreements, change orders and subcontracts, ensuring that all deliverables and payments have been accepted and received in accordance with contract requirements.
- Organize, facilitate and document meetings dealing with contractual issues.
- Prepare or organize cost evaluations for potential change orders or additional scope of work.
- Report on contractual activities to the Project Management team and progress reports, as required.
- Maintain and update information recorded in the Project's Claims Register.
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-152914
Salary range
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About you
- A university degree in engineering, finance, law with at least 5 to 7 years of experience with contract formulation, negotiation and administration in international or domestic construction or high technology industry, working in joint ventures/consortium agreements on major EPC infrastructure projects or equivalent in experience and education.
- Formal training in contract law or contract administration is an asset.
- Experience with the tendering process, contract administration, budgetary cost value and reduction capability, procurement and subcontract administration.
- Knowledge of commercial and contractual customs and practices, and their application to the roles and relationships into which the company enters.
- Thorough knowledge of change management practices, including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluation.
- Sound understanding of construction methodology and process in a large, complex operating environment.
- Strong attention to details, including identifying the root cause of the problem.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge and abilities in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Outlook.
- Superior writing skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and tight timeline.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
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