Position Title:  Specialist, Contracts

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Contract Specialist to join our construction company. The Commercial Contracts Specialist is responsible for providing accurate and timely commercial advice for Aecon, consistent with their education, training, and experience, all in accordance with Aecon policies and procedures and customer requirements.

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position.

What You'll Do Here 

• Responsibility for all customer and subcontractor required documents required from opportunity identification to project closeout by providing contract advice from the pre-bid, estimating, bid-submission, negotiation, contracting, ongoing project reporting including change and delay management, negotiating change orders, initial dispute resolution coordination, litigation support, to ultimately project closeout reporting.
• Draft, review, negotiate and drive to execution all customer required documents, including requests for quotation, requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, pre-bid agreements, purchase orders, contracts, representations and certifications, while exhibiting an exceptional attention to detail in applying company policies and procedures by providing practical analysis of inherent risks, mitigation strategies,  and recommendations for commercial matters to operating staff during the project lifecycle.
• Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents.
• Exercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times.
• Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors.
• Act as the primary point of contact to client for contractual matters.
• Prepare, develop, send and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with specific contractual notice timelines.
• Maintain a current log of all issues, change requests and change orders for each contract.
• Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual matters are maintained for each contract.
• Provide presentations and workshops, as may be required, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management.
• Contribute to the revision and maintenance of operating policies and procedures.
• Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Aecon Legal department, as required.
   

What You Bring To The Team

• 5+ years’ experience supporting an industrial, engineering, nuclear or construction business.
• A Bachelor's degree.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic and robust organizational skills.
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in corporate setting.
• Knowledge of project operations, policies, procedures, and strategic direction.
• Understanding of project planning, scheduling and management.
• Experience dealing with labor obligations and their impact on the Project.
• Ability to grasp technical and commercial issues, understand how they fit within the contractual context, and develop appropriate written positions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.).

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization.  We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process, please click here.

At Aecon, we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply, recognizing the diverse perspective, resilience, and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.