Execution Contract Manager

Veolia Environnement SA•Oakville, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Execution Contract Manager will be responsible for contract management activities from project initiation to final project completion, balancing customer needs with risk management from a contractual perspective. This role ensures contract adherence and resolves obstacles by partnering closely with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders. The Contract Manager guides execution teams through risk analysis, supports financially and operationally, and builds risk management capabilities while driving change.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts
Experience with direct customer contact and negotiations – to develop and implement risk mitigation plans across their portfolios
Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders
Ability to provide creative business-oriented advice in a global, fast-paced environment
Commercial and execution acumen and understanding of the North American government, market, and payor dynamics
Ability to influence and persuade with experience of negotiations
Experience in working in different cultures and environments
Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to customers and internal team members
Organized and self-motivated for success
Demonstrated prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
Communication at all levels of the organisation
Degree with strong academic record – Legal, Business or Engineering
+ 8 years of commercial or transactional legal/contract negotiation experience
Must have +10 years of experience in the NORAM Region with a strong understanding and experience of Legal and Contractual terms & Conditions
Fluency in English language (French is a plus) and the ability to draft and negotiate in them
Experience working with Design-Build (EP, or EPC) contractors and contracts

Nice To Haves

Vetting contractors/subcontractors
Developing flowdown contracts for subcontractors/contractors
Implementation of project controls
Management of quality controls
French language fluency
General understanding of water treatment technologies and customer industries and operations

Responsibilities

Provide negotiations preparation and support to the Project Management and other execution teams
Advises execution Project Managers on complex contracts.
Lead reviews at Project Initiation, ensuring the assessment of project risks and opportunities, exposures, liquidated damages, contractual milestone dates, incoterms and other relevant information.
Ensure review at Project Close Out, by supporting Project Managers with lien waivers, formal letters, final settlements, and claims.
Govern contractual requirements as required by project delivery type, including but not limited to EP/EP+.
Partners with Project Management, Procurement, Finance and other functional leads to achieve timely resolution of project risks
Combine business and team expertise to create innovative contractual solutions to meet business objectives; evaluates and interprets contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations, applying and recommending best practices.
Track Liquidated Damages/Penalties owed.
Prepare persuasive positions for (and sometimes lead) complex contract negotiations for dispute resolution and change order requests with customers and suppliers
Support the development and implementation of risk management processes and controls working with Project Management and leadership
Lead claim management including delay analysis, prepare claim documentation, evaluate time and cost impacts, coordinate with technical and legal teams, review contractor claims, prepare responses and counter-claims, and advise management on dispute resolution.
Consult with the Legal Team as necessary to support contract negotiations and dispute resolution
Provides guidance on contractual terms, policies and procedures to project managers and other operational/legal support staff, including training on contracting practices and procedures.
Ensure compliant performance during the contract life-cycle and implement corrective actions when needed
Steer the sharing of best practices and returns on experience in Contract Management to boost possible improvement actions for other contracts.