Career Opportunities: Contract Manager, for COWI in North America (59728)

Cowi•McLean, VA

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts on some of North America's most significant projects. As a member of the North America Projects team, you will work across the transportation infrastructure sector, supporting projects within transit, tunnels, metros, highways, bridges, and marine infrastructure.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline
Experience on large-scale multi-disciplinary design build projects or progressive design builds
A minimum of 15 years' experience in a similar contract administration role or equivalent (Experience in the Engineering and Construction industry is considered an asset)
A professional designation with the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or similar professional entity is considered an asset
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Willingness to travel across North America to support projects on an as needed basis (visit site locations, teams, and clients) (0-15%)

Nice To Haves

A professional designation with the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or similar professional entity is considered an asset
Experience in the Engineering and Construction industry is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Manage and administer the main contract on assigned projects, with the focus on Medium, High or Very High-risk projects (or any other as directed by Project leadership) and advise project and senior management on ways to manage, mitigate and improve on commercial risks/opportunities for COWI.
Core activities will include correspondence/minutes drafting, identification, tracking, drafting and resolution of changes, attending internal and external meetings where commercial/contract matters are addressed.
Administer the prime project agreement and any other subconsultant and partnership agreements using best practice contract management processes
Review all project contract documentation and identify project risks, compliance issues and cost concerns and implement appropriate actions
Prepare, assess, and negotiate changes, claims, and disputes
Communicate and liaise with client representatives on all project contract issues
Support, advise, and guide the internal project team with respect to all contract matters

Benefits

Flexible working conditions
Top up parental and childbirth recovery leave
Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
401K contribution matching with generous company match
Personal and professional development fund
Parking or public transit allowance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Frequent social events