Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced site-based

Contracts Manager to support major capital and construction projects for our growing client. This role is focused on managing complex construction and service agreements, protecting the owner’s commercial interests, and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The successful candidate will play a key role in vendor management, contract negotiations, claims resolution, and procurement strategy.

Initially a 12-month contract this opportunity offers strong potential for extension. Remote project site on a rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

Manage post-award relationships with construction, engineering, and service contractors

Act as the owner’s representative in contract negotiations and commercial discussions

Lead negotiations related to change orders, claims, scope clarifications, and dispute resolution

Support sourcing and procurement activities, including RFx development and tender evaluations

Monitor contractor performance, budgets, schedules, and compliance requirements

Develop contract strategies that reduce risk and support successful project delivery

Collaborate with legal, engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams to resolve commercial issues

Track vendor KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure vendors meet project quality, safety, and schedule expectations





Assist with contract administration processes and internal controls

Prepare reporting and documentation for project and executive stakeholders

Support long-term project planning and contractor engagement strategies

Requirements

University degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Supply Chain, or a related discipline

10+ years of experience in contract administration or contract management within capital projects

Experience working in industries such as mining, construction, utilities, oil and gas, or heavy industrial operations

Solid experience negotiating construction claims, change orders, and commercial terms

Knowledge of EPC or EPCM project environments is considered an asset

Experience supporting sourcing, procurement, or tendering processes

Strong understanding of project budgets, schedules, and commercial risk management

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Customer-focused and collaborative approach to vendor management

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional project teams

Proficiency with contract management systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office is an asset

Willingness to travel to project sites or work rotational schedules where required

Drug and Alcohol testing required for safety clearance on site.

Remuneration

$90-$105/hr

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

📌 Site Contract Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cari
📍 Winnipeg