Contracts Manager

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Calgary, AB

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Contracts Manager, Rail & Transit for our Transportation Systems team located in our Calgary or Edmonton offices. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this position will be responsible for managing the contractual agreements for major rail and transit projects, including negotiating, supporting, and managing the contracts. This position involves extensive contact with clients, sub-consultants, and project team; therefore organizational & communication skills are paramount for success.

As a member of the Transportation Systems team, you will be given opportunities to use your transferrable skills to define processes, create execution plans and mentor junior team members. You will be supported by colleagues & management to pursue professional growth.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

Why Work with WSP's Transportation Systems team?

Take accountability for your own career growth by working collaboratively with your manager and your peers.
Flexible benefits including Wellness time (to manage work life balance).
WSP strives for gender balanced representation and offer mentorship programs.
Hybrid office and work-from-home policy (unless otherwise stated per project requirements).
Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects locally and nationally.
Be a part of a collaborative high performing team.

What you can expect to do here:

Work within an existing Commercial Management team in support of the Transportation Systems group, managing Rail and Transit, Ports, Marine and Coastal, and Aviation market sectors.
Draft, prepare, review, and manage contracts, including teaming agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Joint Venture Agreements, Internal Consulting Agreements, Consultant Agreements and Subconsultant/Subcontractor Agreements.
Assist the Teams in the interpretation and application of contractual terms.
Review and provide recommendations on the terms and conditions of all WSP standard and non-standard contracts.
Review and provide recommendations on Client Pro Forma contracts.
Maintain contractual records and documentation accordingly.
Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in line with company policy.
Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts, developing mitigation strategies to minimize liabilities. Collaborate with Legal and Risk Management Department to coordinate Delegation of Authority submissions for approval and to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
Monitor competitive terms and customer satisfaction with the terms and conditions and contracting practices.
Recommend changes as required and manage on-going and critical contractual issues on projects; may include claims management, conflicts of interest, etc.
Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers and other operational staff including training on contracting practices and procedures as required.
Conduct workshops and modelling with suppliers, commercial and business owners to understand risks.
Lead the contract management lifecycle process; Ensure contract management, execution and close out.
Strong understanding of contract law, legal principles, commercial principles and relevant regulations
Capability to analyze complex contracts, identify potential issues, and assess risks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate contract terms and expectations
Other duties as assigned/required.

What you'll bring to WSP:

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in a related field (business, law, or other related areas).
10+ years of relevant project and contract administration experience.
Significant experience in a similar role involving contracts management on projects.
Experience on large projects at an intermediate level working with various stakeholders.
Experience working with legal, risk, technical, financial, and commercial advisors.
Experience writing both technical and non-technical contract specifications.
Experience and understanding of project financing and structuring of large infrastructure development contracts.
Experience in risk identification, allocation, and quantification for large, complex capital projects.
Familiarity with transit systems operations, asset management practices and contract administration.
Proven advanced conflict and issues resolution skills.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Supply Chain Management Professional Certification (SCMP) would be considered as an asset.
Experience working with rail and transit projects considered an asset.
Experience in contract administration and claims management an asset.
Experience in both Owner and Contractor roles an asset.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience, competence in clear, concise, and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers, and staff.
Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated willingness to learn.
Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change.
Experience in a Consulting Engineering environment is an asset.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.