Execution Contract Manager

About the role

Veolia's Water Technology Business is looking for an Execution Contract Manager in Oakville. The manager oversees contracts from project initiation through closeout, balancing customer needs, commercial objectives and contractual risk, and works with Project Management, Legal, Procurement, Finance and other stakeholders to support project execution and protect the company's interests.

Key responsibilities

• Advise Project Managers and execution teams on complex contractual and commercial matters.
• Lead contract reviews at project initiation and closeout, covering risk and opportunity assessments, milestones, Incoterms, liquidated damages, claims, settlements, lien waivers and releases.
• Support EP and EP+ project delivery, including contractor and subcontractor agreements, flow-down contracts, project controls and quality management.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual, financial and operational risks.
• Prepare and lead negotiations on change orders, claims, disputes and contract settlements with customers and suppliers.
• Lead claims management, including delay analysis, impact assessments, documentation, responses and counterclaims.
• Track liquidated damages, penalties and other contractual exposures.
• Interpret contract requirements and advise stakeholders on rights, obligations, compliance and best practices.
• Resolve disputes with Legal and cross-functional teams, train others on contract management and share lessons learned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of commercial contract management, transactional or contract negotiation experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract terms and conditions, especially in the North American market.
• Experience with Design-Build, EP or EPC contracts and negotiating with customers, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; French is an asset.
• Eligible to work in Canada; the employer does not sponsor work permits.

Preferred qualifications

• EP+ project experience, including subcontractor management, flow-down agreements, project controls and quality controls.
• Familiarity with water treatment technologies and related customer industries.
• Experience working across different cultures and geographies.

What we offer

• Salary range of CAD 103,000 to 110,000 depending on the candidate.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance starting day 1.
• Retirement programs (RRSP and DCPP) with employer matching.
• Life insurance, paid holidays, parental leave and tuition reimbursement.