Senior Contract Manager

Fluor•Calgary, AB

47d

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex, high-value contracts across diverse commercial structures, including lump sum, reimbursable cost, and unit price agreements. Serving as a trusted advisor and competent contracts manager, this role ensures contractual compliance, mitigates risk, and drives proactive claims avoidance strategies throughout the contract lifecycle. The position demands deep expertise in contract law, advanced commercial acumen, and the ability to shape and implement contracting strategies that align organizational and project objectives. Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or related field is strongly preferred.
Experience: 15+ years of progressive and demonstratable hands-on experience in contract formation and management experience, with leadership abilities related to major EPC or LSTK projects; strong knowledge of Canadian Contract Law and global commercial principles.
Technical Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-contract portfolios under varied compensation structures (lump sum, unit rate, time and material / cost reimbursable); extensive experience in claims avoidance and dispute resolution.
Skills: Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence all organizational levels and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
Commercial Acumen: Expert understanding of contract law, risk management, and financial implications of contractual decisions.
Leadership: Ability to provide hands‑on support and leadership within siloed or area contract teams, while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with clients and contractors.
Strategic Vision: Skilled in developing and executing contracting strategies that drive business objectives.
Claims Management: Advanced capability in preventing and resolving claims efficiently and equitably.

Responsibilities

Strategic Contract Management: Lead the negotiation and administration of potentially multiple, large-scale contracts from formation through close-out, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, client requirements, and governing laws.
Complex Project Expertise: Oversee major offsite and onsite contracts under lump sum, unit rate, and reimbursable models, ensuring alignment with execution plans.
Commercial Leadership: Develop and execute contracting strategies that optimize value, mitigate risk, and support project delivery objectives.
Risk & Claims Management: Anticipate and manage contractual risks; implement robust claims prevention programs and lead equitable resolution strategies.
Client Advocacy: Represent Fluor’s and client interests in all contractual matters, ensuring adherence to prime contract obligations and safeguarding commercial outcomes.
Negotiation & Formation: Direct negotiations of complex commercial structures, terms and conditions; prepare flow-down provisions (if required); draft special terms and secure legal approvals.
Performance Oversight: Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, change management, and invoicing accuracy to maintain contractual integrity.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with project management, legal, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution.
Governance & Reporting: Deliver executive-level reporting on contract health, risk exposure, and commercial performance to senior leadership.
Mentorship & Capability Building: Coach and develop contract management teams and other disciplines; lead training initiatives to embed best practices across the organization.

Benefits

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment.
Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more.
Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social.
Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

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