Lead construction contract administration at Bird, applying risk management and negotiation expertise across high-value Canadian projects. Work with multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director, Contracts & Commercial, the Commercial Manager administers client, consultant, and subcontractor contracts. The position reviews obligations, liabilities, risks, changes, and entitlement while supporting project teams. It combines contract reporting, claims management, commercial forecasting, and contractual communication.

Key Responsibilities

Review prime contracts and subcontracts for obligations, risks, and entitlement

Manage contract administration, reporting, notifications, and correspondence

Develop change procedures and negotiate change orders and variations





Prepare claims narratives and entitlement documentation

Contribute to forecasting, project reporting, and management presentations

Requirements

Post-secondary education or relevant combination of experience

Eight-plus years of construction industry leadership experience

Five or more years of contract management experience preferred

Experience with construction claims, builders’ liens, and contract models

Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or InEight

Bring construction contracts, change management, claims, and stakeholder communication expertise to Bird’s commercial management team.

📌 Construction Contracts Commercial Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Winnipeg