Contract Specialist

Great opportunity to join an industry-leading organization that is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to build critical infrastructure projects. Ideally coming from a background in the heavy civil infastructure industry, this person will interpret contract language to understand the risks, rights, and responsibilities of the project team and guide team in managing in accordance with the contract.

• Interpret contract language to understand the risks, rights and responsibilities of the project teams and guide project teams in properly managing in accordance with these clauses to limit Company’s exposure to additional costs.
• Coordinates and submits claim reporting for one or more project sites in a Division.
• Supports change order and claim preparation for the projects within the Division.
• Assists projects in preparing for disputes resolution hearing and other alternative resolution methods meetings.
• Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs or schedule and claim resolution.
• Perform additional assignments per management’s direction.
• Coordinates with project teams and the Contract and Claims Manager in tracking and monitoring change order and claims preparation and resolution.
• Coordinates documentation and monitors deadlines within the project contract regarding acknowledgement, owner notice and filing guidelines regarding claims and change orders.
• Assists outside counsel and third party consultants as needed for claim and change resolution.
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.
• Experience with complex scheduling, cost control processes, claims/change preparation and dispute resolution procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.
• Knowledge of various methodologies for claims pricing and preparation.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.