Brunel is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all contracting and contract administration activities associated with large-scale construction projects. This senior leadership role is responsible for managing the complete commercial and contractual lifecycle of a major portfolio of high-value construction contracts, from contracting strategy and procurement through contract administration, change management, claims resolution, and final close-out.The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to project and executive leadership, providing commercial insight, contractual expertise, and strategic guidance to support project objectives while effectively managing risk. This position is ideally suited for a seasoned contracts qualified with extensive experience leading complex construction contract portfolios within the Oil & Gas, pipeline, EPC, or EPCM sectors.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute comprehensive construction contracting strategies aligned with project goals, schedules, and risk profiles.Lead the full competitive contracting process, including market engagement, contractor prequalification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.Conduct commercial and contractual evaluations of proposals, considering cost, risk, schedule, technical capability, and overall value.Develop and implement negotiation strategies for complex,



high-value construction contracts.Provide recommendations to senior leadership regarding contract awards and commercial decisions.Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, procurement, finance, legal, project controls, and project management teams throughout the contracting lifecycle.Ensure contracting activities comply with governance requirements, approval processes, and organizational policies.Contract Administration & Commercial ManagementProvide leadership for the administration of major construction contracts throughout project execution.Manage contract compliance, commercial performance, risks, obligations, and contractor relationships.Oversee change orders, contract amendments, claims, disputes, notices, back-charges, and contractor correspondence.Establish and maintain effective contract administration processes, procedures, and documentation practices.Support early identification and resolution of contractual and commercial issues to minimize project exposure.Assess commercial impacts related to schedule delays, productivity challenges, scope growth, acceleration efforts, and execution risks.Lead commercial negotiations and dispute resolution activities throughout project delivery.Ensure appropriate records and contractual documentation are maintained to support claims management and dispute avoidance.Oversee contract completion activities, final

📌 Senior Contracts Manager (Prince George)
🏢 Brunel
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