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, ABThe 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 strong 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 protected, 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 Responsibilities1. EPC Contract Management & Project DeliveryLead administration and execution of major EPC contracts from tendering and award through construction, commissioning, and closeout.Draft, review, negotiate, and administer:EPC contractsSubcontractsChange ordersCommercial agreementsEnsure 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 contractsReimbursable contractsHybrid contract modelsProvide contractual interpretation and guidance to project teams.Apply disciplined contract administration and entitlement-based decision-making principles.2. Marine & Heavy Civil Construction OversightProvide commercial and contractual oversight for:Quay wallsDredging operationsPiling worksMarine structuresDemolition projectsHeavy civil constructionAdditional 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 ResolutionIdentify, evaluate, manage,



and resolve claims and disputes arising from EPC and construction activities.Manage contractor and owner-side claims related to:DelaysDisruptionProductivity lossesScope changesVariationsCommercial disputesMaintain claims registers and tracking systems.Prepare:Entitlement assessmentsCommercial evaluationsSupporting documentationEvidence packagesSupport 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 ManagementMonitor 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 impactsDelay eventsProductivity lossesCommercial consequencesIntegrate legal, commercial, and project delivery considerations into practical business solutions.5. Tendering, Procurement & Contract StrategySupport development of project contracting and procurement strategies.Lead or participate in:Tendering activitiesBid evaluationsCommercial negotiationsContract awardsAssess 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 ManagementAct as the primary commercial and contractual interface between:Owner teamsEPC contractorsCPI contractorsMarine contractorsSubcontractorsConsultantsFirst Nations partnersResponsibilities 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 ImprovementEnsure compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.Maintain:Contract recordsAudit trailsCorrespondenceProject documentationSupport governance reviews and project reporting requirements.Promote continuous improvement in:Contract managementClaims managementCommercial practicesCapture and implement lessons learned from project execution and dispute resolution activities.Required Qualifications & ExperienceEducationBachelor's Degree in:EngineeringConstruction ManagementQuantity SurveyingLawCommerceBusinessRelated disciplineCertificationsPreferred:Contract Management certificationProject Management certificationConstruction Management certificationExperienceMinimum 15 years supporting major EPC projects.Experience across:EnergyLNGInfrastructureMarineHeavy Civil sectorsProven management of large EPC contracts throughout the full project lifecycle.Extensive marine and waterfront construction experience, including:DredgingMarine structuresPort infrastructurePilingHeavy civil worksStrong claims management and dispute resolution experience.Demonstrated commercial negotiation and contract administration expertise.Experience with:Lump-sum EPC contractsRisk allocation principlesContractor interface managementExperience in:Multi-stakeholder environmentsJoint venturesOwner/operator structuresStrong understanding of Canadian contracting practices and major capital project execution.LNG, Oil & Gas, Energy, or Industrial Infrastructure experience highly preferred.Core CompetenciesContract & Commercial ManagementEPC Contract AdministrationContract NegotiationCommercial Strategy DevelopmentProcurement & TenderingChange & Variation ManagementCommercial GovernanceClaims & Dispute ResolutionClaims Evaluation & Entitlement AssessmentDelay & Disruption AnalysisSchedule Impact AnalysisDispute ResolutionMediation & Arbitration SupportEvidence Development & DocumentationConstruction & Project DeliveryMarine & Offshore ConstructionHeavy Civil ConstructionWaterfront Infrastructure DeliveryMulti-Contractor CoordinationConstruction Interface ManagementProject Controls IntegrationLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementStrategic NegotiationCross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder EngagementRisk-Based Decision MakingCommunication & InfluenceContinuous Improvement #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Contract Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Airswift
📍 Calgary