Contracts Manager

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 60,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca
 

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca 

Responsible for investigation and development of briefs in relation with contractual issues, cost impact assessments and time impact assessments, leading to the preparation of contractual position papers while protecting the Company from commercial risk on the Project (both upstream and downstream). The role requires coordination with the different relevant departments of the Project (Finance, Design, Construction, Program) to provide the relevant overview of the contractual matters.

Moreover, the Contracts Manager will manage, control and be responsible for the day-to-day subcontract administration and payment, contractual claims and contract management, including reporting to the Commercial Manager and the Project Management Team.

• Produce and/or supervise the preparation of contractual position papers
• Coordinate with the necessary Project Departments in the preparation of relevant contractual position papers
• Supervise the receipt and process Payment Applications from subcontractors and issuance of Payment Certificates
• Day-to-day subcontract administration and payment, contractual claims and subcontract management
• In consultation with the Commercial Manager, prepare, follow and administer a register of commercial issues
• Advise the Commercial Manager on contractual issues and initiate correspondence both upstream and downstream (proactive not reactive)
• Understand and adhere to company commercial practices and procedures.
• Prepare, review & submit to the Commercial Manager contractual position papers.
• Supervise, review & submit to the Commercial Manager subcontractor’s Payment Certificates
• Commercial issues register
• Project Management Team weekly reporting
• Monthly reporting to Commercial function in HQ

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Construction field, and/or corresponding professional membership.
• Proven experience of at least 5 years in the Construction Industry (including civil international projects)
• Proficient in English Language

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023 & 2024 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023 & 2024 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.