At United we are a team of engineers, builders, planners and thinkers that design and build today's infrastructure, for tomorrow. We come to work every day committed to drive growth and deliver projects that matter for our clients, ourselves, and our communities. Through our work in the nuclear, conventional generation, renewable and power delivery markets, we create resilient infrastructure to last generations.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon, United and Framatome, located in Kincardine, Ontario. SGRT is a part of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) project and includes the removal of the steam generators at Unit 6, 3, and 4 and the installation of replacement steam generators with related plant modifications. This project is part of Bruce Power's Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power's CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064. In addition to the existing contracts for Unit 3 and Unit 4, SGRT has signed a long-term Preferred Supplier Agreement for steam generator replacements at the plant's remaining units as part of the Bruce Major Component Replacement project.

WHY WE NEED YOU

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Field Contracts Coordinator will play a vital role in the commercial side of our multiyear mega project. Acting as the main point of contact at the project site in the preparation and review of commercial communications within our project team, our contractors, and clients. This role will be responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and concise prior to delivery.

This is a long-term project and will be ideally suited for candidates looking for stability and exceptional growth opportunities with an excellent company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review commercial agreements, including requests for quotation, requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, pre-bid agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, contracts, consortium agreements, joint venture agreements and, having regard for their practical application and inherent risks, make recommendations to operating staff during the estimating, pre-award, construction, and post construction phases.
• Gather and relay key information from the field to the contracts team pertaining to impacts on the prime contract.
• Draft or amend contracts and commercial agreements.
• Prepare project specific contract administration manuals.
• Creation of project specific contract administration tools, policies, and procedures.
• Generally, assist and support the Contracts Manager or a member of the Legal/Commercial group.
• Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents.
• Assist project staff with identification, documentation, and quantification of changes in the Work and claims.
• Act as the onsite point of contact for contractual matters on the assigned project
• Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to Supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members.
• Document significant events on projects.
• Monitor and maintain project change order log.
• Coordinate and prepare claims.
• Draft notices to client of changes or events requiring notice.
• Interface with project team on site and prepare commercial updates to the project team and clients as required.
• Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required.
• Interfaces with project management, project estimators, contract managers and Legal.
• Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures and guidelines, change and delay management.
• Continuing education with respect to construction law.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in the construction industry in project management / contract administration.
• Background in construction or engineering fields is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or an educational background in Business Administration /Law / Communications/ Paralegal considered an asset.
• Technical or legal post-secondary education considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal documents, navigating contracts, and interpreting them considered an asset.
• Basic knowledge of contract administration procedures considered an asset.
• Experience in drafting and administering contracts.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Display sound judgement and leadership skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and good time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Word skills.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.