Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRealis is in search of a Contract Team Lead to join a transformative transit infrastructure project in Toronto. The Contract Team Lead will be part of a high-performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best-for-project vision. 

The role will report to the Commercial Director.

Your role

Leadership & Oversight:Lead and mentor Senior Contract Administrators and Contract Administrators.Ensure compliance with Alliance Management Plans, Prime Contract, Subcontracts, and legal requirements.Commercial & Contract Management:Manage upstream Adjustment Events: entitlement assessment, Prime Contract correspondence, and substantiation of schedule/cost impacts.Negotiate Terms and Conditions and subcontract departures, secure approvals from Alliance and Commercial Directors.Directly manage critical and complex subcontract packages.Provide fair claim determination and amicably settle disputes, maintaining a strong, assertive approach when challenging subcontractors.Subcontract Administration:Oversee strategic management of downstream subcontracts.Guide team on best practices for commitments, change orders, bonding, holdbacks, and progress claims.Ensure attendance at subcontractor progress meetings for high-value/risk packages.Controls & Reporting:Maintain registers for change orders, extensions of time, subcontract status, payments, and approvals.Compile accruals and support monthly project forecast reviews.Assist Finance with audit queries and manage external dispute resolution processes.Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:Work with Quality, Safety, and Completions teams to meet non-commercial requirements.Promote commercial awareness through training and mentoring.Capture lessons learned and improve subcontract systems and processes.

About you

10+ years in senior contract administration, management, or commercial roles.Experience in large civil construction projects; electrical/mechanical knowledge is an asset.Proficiency in MS Office; JD Edwards, Aconex, and ProCore experience is an advantage.Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control processes.Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, and high-level expertise in the Construction Act.Ability to analyze complex information and make timely decisions.Excellent communication and time management skills.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

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