SENIOR CONTRACT MANAGER

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a reputable Engineering Company that provides expertise in Systems Integration, Product Design/Development and Software/Product Testing for highly regulated industries including Digital Health, Medical Devices, IT and Aerospace.  We are currently seeking a qualified Sr. Contract Manager to work on leading edge technology products. The successful candidate for this position will be a part of highly motivated and highly technical work environment that feeds off the collective energy of a team-oriented workplace.

Location: Mississauga, ON
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for management of the main contract with the client, including all correspondences, notices, claims, negotiations, etc. in coordination with the Project Management team.
• Carefully analyzes the main contract to build and drive implementation of the Contract/Claim Management Strategy Plan.
• Work closely with the Project Directors (PD), Project Managers (PM), Project Controllers, Project Engineering Managers, and Project Planning Managers, to identify and mitigate risks; and to identify, maximize, and leverage claim opportunities.
• Provide follow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the VO/VR/Delay registers, preparation of the commercial offer, and preparing associated contractual letters for Project Management approval.
• Lead the change management process and contract close-out plan that minimizes the time necessary to achieve Substantial Completion of contracts.
• Provide guidance to the project team on logs, documents, and records to be maintained for claims and other contractual requirements, submissions, and closeout requirements.
• Manage or Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and payment application.
• Develop Procurement and contract management strategy, negotiate and prepare and manage sub- and supplier-contracts.
• Prepare DAB files, and referral notes for Dispute Arbitration Board (DAB) or similar non-litigation mechanism for dispute resolution along with substantial evidence and active participation in the process before the adjudication board or similar board.
• Develop Procurement and contract management strategy, negotiate and prepare and manage sub- and supplier- contracts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have 5+ years’ experience in contract and/ or subcontract. management/administration in the construction industry.
• Engineering background in Civil, Construction Workeragement or Quantity Surveying required.
• Bachelor degree in either Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Law or similar.
• Working experience with OPSS 127 rates, and estimates of claims/additional work requests.
• Knowledge of standard Canadian construction law/regulations.