We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager in a long-term contract role with one of our major global clients to oversee the end-to-end administration and execution of construction and related third-party services of one of their major energy projects in the Greater Edmonton Alberta area.  
 
With the sourcing largely complete, the emphasis is now on the construction-phase commercial delivery, with a primary focus on Time & Material (T&M) contracting. This includes establishing and enforcing rate schedules and allowances, validating timekeeping and field tickets, managing change orders and extra work authorizations, reconciling progress and invoices, and resolving commercial issues and claims.
 
Key Responsibilities include:
 
Strategic & Technical Expertise

• Manage T&M contracts with a strong emphasis on cost control and transparency.
• Lead the conversion of mixed compensation contracts (e.g., T&M to lump sum), including structured approaches for mid-project transitions.
• Identify and proactively mitigate key risks in T&M contracts.

Contract Administration & Claims Management

• Oversee large-scale contract claims and closeout processes, including experience with multi-billion-dollar projects.
• Prevent claims and detect early disputes in T&M environments using defined metrics and indicators.
• Ensure contractor compliance with owner requirements and contractual obligations.

Financial Oversight & Value Creation

• Drive value creation and profitability in T&M contracts, delivering significant cost savings.
• Validate and reconcile labor hours, material costs, and equipment usage to prevent overbilling and cost escalation.

Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation

• Collaborate with legal, senior leadership, and vendors to manage expectations in dynamic T&M contract settings.
• Apply advanced negotiation techniques for setting markups and fee structures.

Systems & Tools

• Utilize contract lifecycle management systems (e.g., SAP, Procore) for reporting and oversight in T&M projects.
• Leverage AI or digital platforms to enhance productivity and efficiency in contract management.

 To be Successful you'll also be required to/have:

• Proven 10-20 years of successful experience in construction coordination or project management preferably in Oil & Gas / Energy based construction projects.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Valid Driver license
• Be local to Edmonton / Fort Saskatchewan / Sherwood Park Area for daily on-site project work
• Be Legally permitted (current) to work in Canada

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.