Airswift is seeking two Contracts Managers to support one of our Oil & Gas clients in Kitimat, BC, or Calgary, AB. This contract position is expected to run through December 2027.
Location: Preferred: Kitimat, BC | Alternate: Calgary, AB
The CPI Contracts role is a senior-level Construction and Contracts professional responsible for the commercial, contractual, and execution management of major Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, with a solid focus on marine and heavy civil infrastructure.
This position provides leadership across contract administration, construction execution, commercial risk management, claims resolution, and stakeholder engagement to ensure safe, efficient, and commercially successful project delivery.
The role serves as a key interface between the Owner, EPC contractors, subcontractors, consultants, marine contractors, and other project stakeholders, ensuring alignment between contractual obligations, commercial objectives, and project execution strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities 1. EPC Contract Management & Project Delivery Lead administration and execution of major EPC contracts from tendering and award through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Draft, review, negotiate, and administer:
EPC contracts
Subcontracts
Change orders
Commercial agreements
Ensure contractual compliance while maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, cost, and risk objectives.
Manage engineering, procurement, and construction interfaces among multiple contractors and stakeholders.
Support delivery under:
Lump-sum contracts
Reimbursable contracts
Hybrid contract models
Provide contractual interpretation and guidance to project teams.
Apply disciplined contract administration and entitlement-based decision-making principles.
2. Marine & Heavy Civil Construction Oversight Provide commercial and contractual oversight for:
Quay walls
Dredging operations
Piling works
Marine structures
Demolition projects
Heavy civil construction
Additional responsibilities include:
Supporting planning and execution activities in complex marine construction environments.
Coordinating with marine contractors, vessel operators, port authorities, and stakeholders.
Managing logistics, construction sequencing, and interface risks.
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements.
Mitigating marine construction risks and minimizing SIMOPS/SIMPOS impacts.
3. Claims, Variations & Dispute Resolution Identify, evaluate, manage, and resolve claims and disputes arising from EPC and construction activities.




Manage contractor and owner-side claims related to:
Delays
Disruption
Productivity losses
Scope changes
Variations
Commercial disputes
Maintain claims registers and tracking systems.
Prepare:
Entitlement assessments
Commercial evaluations
Supporting documentation
Evidence packages
Support governance committees with claims evaluations and recommendations.
Participate in commercial negotiations.
Support mediation, arbitration, and formal dispute resolution processes.
Implement strategies to minimize commercial exposure and protect project interests.
4. Commercial & Risk Management Monitor contractor performance against contractual, cost, schedule, and commercial KPIs.
Identify emerging commercial and contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Lead change management and variation control processes.
Provide commercial analysis supporting project decision-making.
Ensure robust commercial governance and contract enforcement.
Work with project controls teams to assess:
Schedule impacts
Delay events
Productivity losses
Commercial consequences
Integrate legal, commercial, and project delivery considerations into practical business solutions.
5. Tendering, Procurement & Contract Strategy Support development of project contracting and procurement strategies.
Lead or participate in:
Tendering activities
Bid evaluations
Commercial negotiations
Contract awards
Assess contractual risk allocation and commercial risk profiles of suppliers and contractors.
Contribute to execution strategies for future project phases.
Provide commercial input into procurement planning and market engagement activities.
6. Stakeholder & Interface Management Act as the primary commercial and contractual interface between:
Owner teams
EPC contractors
CPI contractors
Marine contractors
Subcontractors
Consultants
First Nations partners
Responsibilities include:
Resolving contractual and commercial issues.
Aligning project execution requirements with contractual obligations.
Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Supporting effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.
Driving project momentum and commercial performance.
7. Governance,



Compliance & Continuous Improvement Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
Maintain:
Contract records
Audit trails
Correspondence
Project documentation
Support governance reviews and project reporting requirements.
Promote continuous improvement in:
Contract management
Claims management
Commercial practices
Capture and implement lessons learned from project execution and dispute resolution activities.
Required Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor's Degree in:
Engineering
Construction Management
Quantity Surveying
Law
Commerce
Business
Related discipline
Certifications Preferred: Contract Management certification
Project Management certification
Construction Management certification
Experience Minimum 15 years supporting major EPC projects.
Experience across:
Energy
LNG
Infrastructure
Marine
Heavy Civil sectors
Proven management of large EPC contracts throughout the full project lifecycle.
Extensive marine and waterfront construction experience, including:
Dredging
Marine structures
Port infrastructure
Piling
Heavy civil works
Strong claims management and dispute resolution experience.
Demonstrated commercial negotiation and contract administration expertise.
Experience with:
Lump-sum EPC contracts
Risk allocation principles
Contractor interface management
Experience in:
Multi-stakeholder environments
Joint ventures
Owner/operator structures
Strong understanding of Canadian contracting practices and major capital project execution.
LNG, Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial Infrastructure experience highly preferred.
Core Competencies Contract & Commercial Management EPC Contract Administration
Contract Negotiation
Commercial Strategy Development
Procurement & Tendering
Change & Variation Management
Commercial Governance
Claims & Dispute Resolution Claims Evaluation & Entitlement Assessment
Delay & Disruption Analysis
Schedule Impact Analysis
Dispute Resolution
Mediation & Arbitration Support
Evidence Development & Documentation
Construction & Project Delivery Marine & Offshore Construction
Heavy Civil Construction
Waterfront Infrastructure Delivery
Multi-Contractor Coordination
Construction Interface Management
Project Controls Integration
Leadership & Stakeholder Management Strategic Negotiation
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement
Risk-Based Decision Making
Communication & Influence
Continuous Improvement

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