Contract Manager - Construction

EBCthinks outside the box and deploys all its knowhow to carry outmajor infrastructure projects : bridges roads highways tunnelsmarine installations.

Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets aswell as our vast expertise in the field allow us to activelyparticipate in largescale projects such as the SamuelDeChamplainBridge the R seau Express M tropolitain (REM) and the Site Chydroelectric power station located near Fort StJohn in BritishColumbia.

Ourseasoned team of engineers project managers and other specialistsalso put their energy into the construction of wind farms and tothe benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams power stationstunnels and dikes.

EBC is positioned as a true leader in thissector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputationinCanada.

TheContract Manager is responsible for thefollowing :

• Developprocess to ensure compliance with contractrequirements;
• Developand implement change managementprocedures;
• Overseethe identification of claims mitigationstrategies;
• Manageclaimsprocess;
• Overseethe negotiation of change orders variations and changeissues;
• Ensuretimely and accurate contractualcorrespondence;
• Overseepricing of change and delayissues;
• Managepreparation of narratives and entitlementdocumentation;
• Overseeidentification and tracking of contract anddeliverables;
• Identifyand implement record keeping procedures to validate potentialchanges;
• Managetraining of staff on the implementation of contract processes andprocedures;
• Maintainthe change management issue logs and provision of summaryreports.

Requirements

• Postsecondarydegree or diploma in a relevantdiscipline;
• Strongknowledge of constructionlaw;
• Minimum10 years of experience in Constructionindustry;
• Experiencedealing with major change / claims management or dispute resolutionissues in a majorproject;
• Excellentcommand of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite MSProject BlueBeam etc.
• Strongbusinessacumen;
• BilingualismFrench and English would be considered anasset.

Skillsand Attitudes Required / Competencies

• Leadershipandautonomy;
• DiscretionandProfessionalism;
• Excellentorganizational skills with the ability to multitask;
• Excellentcommunicationskills;
• Abilityto act quickly andefficiently;
• Analyticalmind;
• Excellenttime management skills and ability to prioritizework;
• Strongattention todetail;
• Resultsdriven and qualityoriented;
• Responsibleandhonest;
• Structuredandmethodical.

Benefits

• Competitivesalary;
• 4weeks of annualvacation;
• Flexiblegroup insurance program uponentry;
• GroupRRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan(DPSP);
• 24hour access to a virtual doctor(telemedicine);
• Trainingand developmentprograms;
• Employeeassistanceprogram;
• A ctivesocial club and health and wellnesscommittee;
• Diverseinnovative and stimulatingenvironment;
• Acompany built on values of respect integrity and a job welldone;
• Firmrecognized as one of Canada s Best ManagedCompanies.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline; Strongknowledge of construction law; Minimum 10 years of experience inConstruction industry;

Experience dealing with major change / claimsmanagement or dispute resolution issues in a major project;Excellent command of computer software including Microsoft OfficeSuite, MS Project, BlueBeam, etc.

• Strong business acumen;Bilingualism, French and English, would be considered an asset.Skills and Attitudes Required / Competencies Leadership andautonomy;
• Discretion and Professionalism; Excellent organizationalskills with the ability to multi-task; Excellent communicationskills;
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently; Analytical mind;Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;

Strong attention to detail; Results driven and quality oriented;Responsible and honest; Structured and methodical.