Sr. Contracts Administrator

Position Title : Sr. Contracts Administrator

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns to aecon@aecon.com

Date : Sep 11, 2025

Location : Bowmanville, ON, CA

Operating Sector : Nuclear

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Sr. Contracts Administrator will support the commercial and contract management of the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) new and existing nuclear projects for Ontario Power Generation. This role will be responsible for contracts & risk management for DNNP by ensuring that accurate and timely commercial advice is provided to the project team in accordance with Aecon’s policies and project requirements.

What You'll Do Here :

• Work within an integrated project delivery team to manage commercial / contractual issues in agreement with the Project Manager.
• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration.
• Implement an effective system to ensure that all contractually required notices are delivered to the client in accordance with the terms of the project agreement.
• Administer the project contracts; such as, project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, and purchase agreements.
• Ensure all contract deliverables and timelines are met while providing leadership to ensure commercial risk on project contracts are minimized.
• Lead the drafting, review and negotiation phases of various contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Implement and monitor procurement scheduling and plans, facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment, including development of terms and conditions, scope and specification requirements, implementing and overseeing the bidding process with pre-qualified companies, evaluate submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendation.
• Engage with Aecon’s insurance advisors to develop appropriate Project insurance programs and coverages.
• Exercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times.
• Develop a risk management and mitigation plan to identify potential risks for the project.
• Proactively analyze the risks associated with projects in the bid phase.
• Commercial and contract management of project close out / post practical completion, including defect liability period and O&M.
• Good understanding of Finance, accounting and Project reporting.
• Responsible for the Subcontract closeout process (e.g. holdback, completion, certification, closeout checklists)
• Coordination of Subcontract deliverables with other functions (e.g. Construction, Project Controls, Finance, etc.)
• Manage performance security for subcontractors (Performance bonding, letters of credit and subcontractor parental guarantees)

What You Bring to the Team :

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

#J-18808-Ljbffr