Contract & Change Specialist

Job summary

Interpret contract terms and guide project teams in managing contractual risks, claims, and change orders while coordinating documentation, reporting, and deadlines across project sites. Support dispute resolution and cost or schedule tracking, working with project teams, the Contract and Claims Manager, outside counsel, and third-party consultants.

Job details

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for navigating complex contractual landscapes? As a Contracts and Change Specialist, you will coordinat e and process change order and claims documentation and for one or more project sites within a di vision . Your expertise in interpreting contract language will ensure our project teams operate smoothly and efficiently within the parameters of contract specifications . Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to safeguard us against unexpected costs. Apply now and transform your career with us. What You Will Be Doing 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. 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 . What We Are Looking For 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. Why work for us 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, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer. Salary Min CAD $80,000.00/Yr. Salary Max CAD $100,000.00/Yr.

What you’ll do

Interpret contract terms and guide project teams in managing contractual risks, claims, and change orders while coordinating documentation, reporting, and deadlines across project sites. Support dispute resolution and cost or schedule tracking, working with project teams, the Contract and Claims Manager, outside counsel, and third-party consultants.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least three years of experience in construction engineering, project management, or project controls are required. Candidates must know construction contracts, change order processes, claims pricing and preparation, and construction accounting; experience with complex scheduling and dispute resolution is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care
• Dental
• Vision
• Provincial Medical Benefits
• Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Listed skills

• Cost Control · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Interpretation
• Claims Preparation
• Change Order Management
• Construction Project Management
• Project Controls
• Complex Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Dispute Resolution
• Construction Accounting
• Claims Pricing
• Contract Documentation
• Deadline Management
• Risk Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Contract Administration

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Legal

More jobs from FlatironDragados