Contract Manager

Reports to the Construction Director and will be responsible for providing oversight for all contract management activities on related to civil activities. The position requires the Contract Manager to report to the senior leadership on claims (upstream and downstream), subcontract management, reporting and monitoring changes against budgets Contracts Management:
· Developing and implementing contract management strategies to manage Civil portion of the Construction Contract (upstream and downstream) and interface obligation of Civil JV with systems and operation and maintenance partners. · Liaise closely with in-house legal counsel and provide direction on contractual matters to the construction team to ensure scopes of work align with the contractual obligations.· Leads the design and implementation of an effective change management process and contract close-out plan that minimizes the time necessary to achieve Substantial Completion of contracts.· Guides, mentors and provides functional supervision to Civil JV’s Contract Management team.· Establishes and implements processes which enable early notification of claims, back charges or disputes. · Provides support by assessing technical impact of claim and providing data to support and defend the Joint Venture position.· Responsible for developing and implementing contract specific financial control, reporting routines and audit processes where required for high value and/or high-risk contracts types· Ensures compliance of all contract management related matters with project delivery system policies, legal and regulatory requirements, insurance, finance, tax, and health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements.· Manage the interfaces and ensuring effecting communication between the various functional areas within the Project as it relates to Systems partners, operations and maintenance partners, procurement of goods and services and the execution of all awarded subcontracts. · Provides technical expertise to support the negotiations of major/complex subcontracts· Accountable for ensuring Civil JV contractors deliver and execute in accordance with terms of their obligations and scope of work.Qualifications and Education Requirements· Accredited degree or equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Business Law· Over fifteen (15) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting construction projects and at least five (5) years of work experience· Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts, construction, and professional services on a Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis· Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions· Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price· Strong working knowledge of Contract or Construction Law· Transit experience is considered an asset· Knowledge of Contract Management software· Demonstrated strong and leadership skills with ability and desire to develop, mentor, and coach employees· Excellent oral and written communication skills· Attention to detail and self-motivated· Excellent negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills· Excellent computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, or OutlookPreferred Skills· Strong people leadership skills demonstrated by treating others with dignity and respect and fostering a culture of accountability and strong performance in a project management environment with matrixed reporting.· Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.· Solid experience dealing with change management control.