Project Manager - Contracts (CB)

Foster collaboration between Preconstruction, Procurement, and Operations teams.

Mentor and support the development of Project Coordinators, Assistant Project Managers, and other team members.

Promote best practices in procurement, contract management, risk management, and project delivery.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, Lean principles, and operational excellence.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management, procurement, contract administration, or commercial management.

Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery methods, and procurement practices.

Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project startup activities.

Advanced knowledge of construction contracts, indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, bonding, and commercial risk management.

Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and estimates.

Experience leading tendering, bid levelling, subcontract negotiations, and contract award processes.

Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and risk analysis.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Lean construction principles, BIM, and collaborative project delivery methods is considered an asset.