Commercial & Contracts Manager

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in effective commercial contract management and claims mitigation.
• Strong leadership skills, proven negotiation and influencing skills as well as strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• Advanced knowledge of public procurement and contract development concepts and practices.
• Strong ability to plan, organize work and maintain policies and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of others to accomplish objectives.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize the various activities to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.
• High ethical and professional standards in all dealings with vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint 

Education and Experience

• University degree or College Diploma in a relevant discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Demonstrated fifteen to twenty (15-20) years of procurement experience in various contract delivery methods on large projects in a public infrastructure environment. (i.e., DBB, DB, Cost-Plus, Unit Rate, Construction Management, Construction Management at Risk, and Public-Private Partnership (P3s).
• A professional designation in supply chain, business, technical or a related field including management courses in business, finance, organizational design, change management is desirable.
• Experience leading and/or managing procurement processes for procuring goods and consulting and construction services, utilizing leading practices and methodologies.
• Experience in preparation of procurement documentation and contract development, in cooperation with legal counsel.
• Experience in the water and wastewater sector is considered an asset.
• Experience with claims negotiation and dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration, litigation) is preferred. 

Typical office environment working with computers at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

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