Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description
The Execution Contract Manager will be responsible for contract management activities from
project initiation to final project completion, balancing customer needs with risk management
from a contractual perspective. This role ensures contract adherence and resolves obstacles
by partnering closely with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders. The Contract Manager
guides execution teams through risk analysis, supports financially and operationally, and
builds risk management capabilities while driving change.

Key Characteristics

Provide negotiations preparation and support to the Project Management and other execution teams

Strong Negotiation Skills

Risk Awareness and Mitigation

Financial Acumen

Detail Orientation

Strong Communication

Cross Functional Leadership

Pro Active Problem Solving

Integrity and Professionalism

Duties & Responsibilities:

Advises execution Project Managers on complex contracts.

Lead reviews at Project Initiation, ensuring the assessment of project risks and opportunities, exposures, liquidated damages, contractual milestone dates, incoterms and other relevant information.

Ensure review at Project Close Out, by supporting Project Managers with lien waivers, formal letters, final settlements, and claims.

Govern contractual requirements as required by project delivery type, including but not limited to EP/EP+. For EP+, experience with the following is required:

Vetting contractors/subcontractors

Developing flowdown contracts for subcontractors/contractors

Implementation of project controls

Management of quality controls

Partners with Project Management, Procurement, Finance and other functional leads to achieve timely resolution of project risks





Combine business and team expertise to create innovative contractual solutions to meet business objectives; evaluates and interprets contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations, applying and recommending best practices.

Track Liquidated Damages/Penalties owed.

Prepare persuasive positions for (and sometimes lead) complex contract negotiations for dispute resolution and change order requests with customers and suppliers

Support the development and implementation of risk management processes and controls working with Project Management and leadership

Lead claim management including delay analysis, prepare claim documentation, evaluate time and cost impacts, coordinate with technical and legal teams, review contractor claims, prepare responses and counter-claims, and advise management on dispute resolution.

Consult with the Legal Team as necessary to support contract negotiations and dispute resolution

Provides guidance on contractual terms, policies and procedures to project managers and other operational/legal support staff, including training on contracting practices and procedures.

Ensure compliant performance during the contract life-cycle and implement corrective actions when needed

Steer the sharing of best practices and returns on experience in Contract Management to boost possible improvement actions for other contracts.

Hard Skills:

Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts

Experience with direct customer contact and negotiations – to develop and implement risk mitigation plans across their portfolios

Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders

Ability to provide creative business-oriented advice in a global, fast-paced workplace

Commercial and execution acumen and understanding of the North American government, market, and payor dynamics

Soft Skills:

Ability to influence and persuade with experience of negotiations

Experience in working in different cultures and environments

Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to customers and internal team members

Organized and self-motivated for success





Demonstrated prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities

Communication at all levels of the organisation

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Degree with solid academic record – Legal, Business or Engineering

+ 8 years of commercial or transactional legal/contract negotiation experience

Required:

Must have +10 years of experience in the NORAM Region with a strong understanding and experience of Legal and Contractual terms & Conditions

Fluency in English language (French is a plus) and the ability to draft and negotiate in them

Experience working with Design-Build (EP, or EPC) contractors and contracts

Preferred:

General understanding of water treatment technologies and customer industries and operations

Travel estimated at 20%, some international travel likely

Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation andbenefits that include:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

AD&D; Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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📌 Execution Contract Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Veolia
📍 Ontario