Sr. Contracts & Change Manager

Are you a strategic leader with the foresight to anticipate the unforeseeable and the agility to adapt to changes?  As the Senior Contracts and Change Manager, you will manage the project controls program, focusing on effective contract and change management within the division. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to navigate the complexities of contractual agreements and change orders. 

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

• Interprets contract language to understand project risks, rights, and responsibilities, while guiding teams to manage these clauses effectively and minimize additional costs. 

• Reviews and analyzes contract management records to offer technical advice and project control guidance, aiming to limit exposure and protect the Company from risks due to changes and claims. 

• Oversees project change and claim reporting, providing updates to the Project Controls Director for Division-level reports. 

• Supports change and claim preparation for projects within the Division. 

• Assists projects in preparing for dispute resolution hearings and alternative resolution meetings. 

• Integrates Company systems to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules, and resolve claims. 

• Ensures accurate training and use of approved systems for project document control and reporting. 

• Performs regular project reviews, monitoring job risks and change management against key performance indicators (KPIs). 

• Coordinates with project teams and the Project Controls Director to track and monitor change order and claims preparation and resolution. 

• Prepares action plans for resolving unsecured revenue, including Unsecured Revenue and Claims reporting forms. 

• Reviews under-billing to identify possible resolution measures. 

• Works closely with other Division and District Project Controls staff to identify, monitor, and resolve claims and change issues. 

• Coordinates, manages, and assists outside counsel and third-party consultants as needed for claim and change resolution. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.  

• 10+ 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 required.  

• Proven experience in arbitration and litigation process. Experience working through claims with Joint Venture partners.  

• Expert and diversified skill set dealing with insurance claims, and complex claims cases.  

• 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.  

• Proven leadership and influential skills. Able to effectively work and communicate with all levels of the company.  

• Able to identify contract specifications that delegate risk and provide appropriate mitigation measures.  

• Delegation and communication skills required. Able to develop or refine a company-wide program and clearly communicate expectations and business value to all levels of the business.  

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as a Flatiron 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 

Flatiron is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.