Contract Manager

B UILD YOUR CAREER AT FCC CANADA

With 125 years of experience, the FCC Group's Infrastructure Division is present in 25 countries, and its activities cover all areas of engineering and construction. It is a leader in the execution of transport infrastructure, as well as in residential and non- residential construction. FCC Construcción is currently the fourth-largest construction company in Spain in terms of contract volume and ranks among the top 30 in the world, according to the international magazine ENR (Engineering News-Record).

FCC Construcción, through its subsidiary FCC Canada, has been present in Canada for more than 25 years. In 1998, it was awarded the contract for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Fredericton-Moncton motorway. In 2011, it was awarded the contract to the extension of a section of the Toronto subway expansion, the city's first modern subway infrastructure project. This project was completed in 2019.

In Canada, FCC is proud to be actively involved in multiple projects across Ontario and British Columbia aimed at improving public transportation and infrastructure.

Reports to: Commercial Director

The Contract Manager will be responsible for

• Drive the Contract Management activities with the support of the broader commercial team.
• Ensure application and administration of Contract, Claims and Insurance and Scarborough Transit Connect governance.
• Preparation of Contract Summary and ensure it is widely communicated and regularly updated.
• Prepare and analyze the Variations Management Plan.
• Monitor work toward contract obligations, including monitoring of project schedule toward achieving contractual milestones.
• Establish and implement project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files.
• Develop and produce any project specific processes and ways of working for contract/claim management.
• Ensure timely issuance of contractual notices, manage claims and counterclaims with thorough documentation, and handle variation requests to drive transactional closure, including necessary follow-ups and approvals.
• Provide creative advice on specific issues, risks, and contractual/claims activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives.
• Report on contract management and claims activities to the project, and Legal, and Contract Management teams.
• Ensure Contract management KPIS are reported as per reporting deadlines including gathering the inputs from Key supplier Contract Managers and Insurance Managers.
• Provide training on contract/claim management to key project stakeholders, including project management, finance, engineering, and sourcing communities.
• Anticipate events and risks associated with the contract management activities; propose alternative proactive solutions.
• Work closely with the Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Controllers, Project Engineering Managers, Sourcing Contract Managers, and Project Planning Managers, to identify and mitigate risks; and to identify, maximize, and leverage claim opportunities.
• Provide at any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project.
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Law, Engineering, or other strong Technical background.
• Minimum of 10 years of Contract/Claim Management experience (preferred)/ Project Management ideally in the Engineering and Construction\EPC industry or on Transit/Rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience in developing and implementing Contract Management processes on projects of a similar nature and scale a must
  
  

Job Requirements

• Expertise in Infrastructure Ontario template agreements (technical advisory and AFP) a must
• Experienced in the Contract Administration process
• Ability to read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions, planning, and technical specifications.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand project financials and impact of contract/claim management on project’s profitability.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Contract Management systems; Project Management software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.
• Willingness and ability to be creative and bring forward new ideas and innovations.
• Must be able to communicate with precision and transparency.
  
  

Compensation : 170,000 to 185,000

WORK ENVIRONMENT

FCC Canada is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our recruitment and selection processes are accessible to individuals with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodation upon request to support applicants throughout their journey with us. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please send us an email at “TACanada@fccco.com". Feedback about the accommodation process is welcome at “TACanada@fccco.com". This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario’s Human Rights Code, affirming our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive and equitable environment for all.

This position is located in Scarbrough

We appreciate your interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.