Assistant Contracts Manager - Kincardine, Canada - United Engineers & Constructors, Inc.

United Engineers & Constructors, Inc.

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Kincardine, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

ABOUT US

The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of United Engineers & Constructors, Aecon, and Framatome, located in Kincardine Ontario.

SGRT is a part of the Major Component Replacement 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.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION*Reporting to the SGRT Joint Venture Contracts Director and Project Director, the Assistant Contracts Manager is responsible for providing accurate and timely commercial advice, consistent with their education, training and experience, all in accordance with home companies and Joint Venture Project requirements and policies.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Team member with delegated responsibility for Contracts Management on the Shoreline Joint Venture projects.
Draft or amend Departmental contracts and commercial agreements
Prepare project specific contract administration manuals based on corporate template
Document significant events on Project
Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors
Assist project staff with identification, documentation, and quantification of changes in the Work and claims
Act as a point of contact to Bruce Power for contractual matters when directed by Contracts Director
Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to Supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members
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
Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and Procedures
Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

10 years' experience in the industrial engineering, procurement or construction industry
Technical or legal postsecondary education
Knowledge of construction law, negotiating and drafting construction contracts
Knowledge of project operations, policies, procedures and strategic direction
Understanding of construction planning, scheduling and management
Experience dealing with labour obligations and their impact on the Project
Good interpersonal and analytical skills
Good planning & time management skills
Good decisionmaking ability and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)

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_._

**United offers a benefit rich offering to our employees. United provides access to Extended Heath Care, Vision Coverage, Dental Coverage, Health Spending Accounts, Critical Illness Coverage, Life and AD&D Coverage and Disability Coverage for Short and Long Term Disability. United supports life balance by offering a competitive PTO program in addition to paid holidays. We enjoy a great wellness program with regular incentives.