Project Contracts and Claims Manager

Project Contracts and Claims Manager

Location: Cernavoda, Romania

Status: Contract

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in a Legal, Engineering or Business field

Travel: Yes 

Deadline to Apply: April 17, 2025

 
LET’S ADVANCE TOGETHER

Laurentis Energy Partners (Laurentis) is on a high growth trajectory. We offer an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. We seek ambitious and intelligent leaders in the energy industry with the ability to think differently to find new ways to solve problems. Being an Laurentis employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is contributing to Ontario's success. Our values are our strengths, and they are fundamental truths about us that do not change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.  Visit our website to know more about our services.

JOB OVERVIEW

A Project Contracts and  Claims Manager is responsible to ensure that claims originated by Contractors are processed accurately, efficiently to protect SNN contractual rights and entitlements. The role involves reviewing and evaluating claims, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and communicating with clients and other stakeholders. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Experience with international EPC contract terms and conditions

• Develop in depth knowledge of the contract provisions and contractual change management requirements including liabilities, notice periods, conflicting provisions, warranty terms, etc.  Provide tutoring to Project Management and Contract Management Team on the same.

• ·Incollaboration with project management, ensure observance of contractual requirements, rights of and obligations of Contractors, and subcontractors to ensure scope and commercial requirements are met and to protect SNN contractual rights and entitlements.

• Take an active role in developing the negotiation strategy, building business case to defend against Contractors, aligned with leadership, legal, procurement and project team. This shall include gathering historical data, schedule impacts, risk management and cost impacts.

• Collect, prepare, analyze and manage relevant claim documents and evidence (including draft letters, settlement agreement, contract amendments, etc.) in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements and in collaboration with legal.

• Coordinate and ensure the flow down provisions for procurement and subcontracts as required.

• Understand the project execution lifecycle

• Able to interpret and utilize to SNN benefit relevant tools (critical path schedule, S-curves, cost forecasts, risk analysis, etc). Apply established delay analysis methodologies and perform schedule delay calculations and schedule quality reviews for major projects 

• Support and lead when required internal / external meetings, project reviews

• Conduct face to face meetings and represent the project in discussions between supply chain and suppliers, project manager and clients

• Provide support to legal team in dispute resolution proceedings.

• Provide inputs to project risk and opportunity as the claim and change management strategy develops and changes on a project.

• Able to work with tools and prepare reports

EDUCATION

General experience in the field of completed studies:

• Bachelor's degree in a Legal, Engineering or Business field

QUALIFICATIONS

 We are seeking a results-driven professional who has the following:

• 10+ years relevant working experience, including experience in nuclear, oil and gas, power plant or EPC projects.

• Comprehensive knowledge of contract management, terms, and conditions

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and project controls

• Extensive knowledge in best practices and methods of Project claim analysis and forensic schedule delay analysis.  

• Experience in working with internationally staffed teams and international contractual partners

• Experience in leading and influencing of multi-personnel teams

• Strong negotiation skills

• Ability to equilibrate priorities and organize work effectively to meet deadlines

• Team-oriented personality 

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strategic thinking and creative problem solving

• Strong personality with a willingness to represent the company

• Ability to successfully work in team environment and independently as required

• Ability to effectively work under pressure

• Ability to analyze data but also think outside the box for creative issue resolution

• Being proactive, self-motivated, and flexible
  Fluent in English (both written and spoken)

WHY LAURENTIS ENERGY PARTNERS?

Laurentis offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. You can feel good about the company you work for, knowing they are committed to advancing and improving energy and health care sectors, research, and the high-tech industries, all around the world.

Here's why Laurentis might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities in Canada and internationally.

• Fast-growing and dynamic working environment.

• Long-term career growth and development opportunities.

• Flexible hybrid working environment.

• Laurentis is an innovator and leader in the clean-energy industry, committed to advancing low carbon energy markets and health care sectors around the world. We encourage employees to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where you can be your best every day.

• Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business.

• We provide spaces for innovative thinking and solutions.

• We offer different ways for you to give back to the communities where we operate.

• We strongly support employment equity, diversity, and inclusion.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please apply by April 17th, 2025. Laurentis thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Laurentis is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.