Claims Contract Manager - Michels Canada

Michels Corporation•Nisku, AB

33d

About The Position

Imagine an office where everyone has your back because they know you have theirs. At our company, construction is a true team sport, and that means caring for one another both on and off the job. That same commitment extends into the communities where we live and work, driving our investment in local groups, charities, and meaningful initiatives. Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth by giving you the tools, support, and opportunities to create impactful solutions—helping shape a stronger, better future for the people and communities around you. About us: Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and power construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. Michels Canada is growing our team and is adding a Claims Contract Manager to support the lifecycle of our projects. In this role, you will lead the management, negotiation, and resolution of contract claims, assist with dispute processes, and oversee contract documentation, including notices and change requests. Serving as a key connector between project controls, accounts payable, legal, and operational teams, you will help reduce risk and ensure changes are managed effectively and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Law, or a related discipline; equivalent education or experience will be considered.
5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the Canadian construction industry, with exposure to project management, contracts, project controls, and claims.
Knowledge with respect to scheduling, project controls, project management, risk management, contracts, delay and productivity analyses, budgets, progress of work and milestones.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook), Primavera P6, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

Be directly involved in the analysis of project schedules, changes to scope, notices, claims and the preparation of claims documentation, including quantification.
Prepare, analyze and support resolution of project claims.
Ensure consistent document management is in place for projects.
Apply specialized techniques such as forensic schedule analysis, labour and productivity analyses and studies, analysis of project documentation and claims quantification.
Review documents and perform analyses required for deliverables including claims, expert reports, and supporting materials for mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
Manage project issues by overseeing deliverables, timelines, and budgets; provide guidance and leadership to junior and intermediate consultants.
Build and maintain strong working relationships and contribute to the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Direct the preparation and organization of project records, document chronologies, and labour/cost analyses for Michels Canada.
Identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks, recommending practical solutions in alignment with Michels Canada processes and contractual requirements, including timely issuance and follow up of notices and changes.
Oversee and assure quality of forensic schedule analyses (baseline, updates, as-built) and delay/impact assessments in Primavera P6.
Collaborate effectively as both a team leader and a contributing team member.