Clark Builders
Construction
ProjectManager-Contracts(CB)
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“Project Manager - Contracts (CB) at Clark Builders. Skills: Procurement, Contract management, Risk management, Project delivery. Lead project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations. Establish project startup plans”
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Problem solving
Shift to project site near Fort Saskatchewan
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7 years of experience in construction project management, procurement, contract administration, or commercial management, Understanding of construction operations, project delivery methods, and procurement practices, Experience managing subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, and project startup activities, Advanced knowledge of construction contracts, indemnity provisions, insurance requirements, bonding, and commercial risk management, Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and estimates, Experience leading tendering, bid levelling, subcontract negotiations, and contract award processes, Financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and risk analysis, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Proven leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder management capabilities, Negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Lean construction principles experience, BIM experience, Collaborative project delivery methods experience, SAP experience
What You'll Do.
Lead project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations
Establish project startup plans
Participate in design reviews
Participate in constructability reviews
Participate in tender evaluations
Participate in bid levelling
Participate in award recommendations
Participate in project launch activities
Review owner contracts
Review specifications
Review project requirements
Identify contractual risks
Identify procurement constraints
Identify commercial opportunities
Develop procurement strategies
Develop subcontract award plans
Develop procurement schedules
Develop long-lead material strategies
Support development of project budgets
Support development of cash flow forecasts
Support development of procurement risk assessments
Lead subcontractor procurement activities
Lead vendor procurement activities
Develop scopes of work
Develop special conditions
Develop procurement documentation
Manage subcontractor prequalification
Manage scope clarification meetings
Manage contract negotiations
Evaluate trade partner capabilities
Evaluate trade partner pricing
Evaluate trade partner capacity
Evaluate trade partner risk
Ensure subcontract agreements comply with project requirements
Ensure subcontract agreements comply with insurance obligations
Ensure subcontract agreements comply with bonding obligations
Ensure subcontract agreements comply with safety standards
Ensure subcontract agreements comply with corporate governance requirements
Maintain strategic relationships with subcontractors
Maintain strategic relationships with suppliers
Monitor market conditions
Monitor trade capacity
Monitor pricing trends
Manage procurement governance processes
Manage subcontract approvals
Manage contract execution
Support project teams with contract administration
Support project teams with subcontract interpretation
Support project teams with change management
Support project teams with commercial issue resolution
Monitor procurement milestones
Identify risks impacting budget
Identify risks impacting schedule
Identify risks impacting project execution
Assist in resolving subcontractor performance issues
Assist in resolving subcontractor claims
Assist in resolving subcontractor liens
Assist in resolving subcontractor surety matters
Assist in resolving subcontractor contractual disputes
Support monthly forecasting
Support procurement reporting
Support project review processes
Participate in owner meetings
Participate in consultant meetings
Participate in subcontractor meetings
Foster collaboration between Preconstruction
Mentor Project Coordinators
Support development of Project Coordinators
Mentor Assistant Project Managers
Support development of Assistant Project Managers
Mentor other team members
Support development of other team members
Promote best practices in procurement
Promote best practices in contract management
Promote best practices in risk management
Promote best practices in project delivery
Champion continuous improvement initiatives
Champion Lean principles
Champion operational excellence
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Preconstruction team collaboration; Procurement team collaboration; Operations team collaboration
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Procurement, Contract administration, Commercial management, Project startup, Tendering, Bid levelling, Subcontract negotiations, Contract award, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost management, Risk analysis, Lean construction principles
Full Job Description
At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. _**Position Description:**_ The **Project Manager – Contracts** is responsible for the front-end planning, procurement, contracting, and mobilization activities that position projects for successful execution. Serving as the primary link between Preconstruction and Operations, this role leads procurement strategy, subcontractor engagement, contract administration, and commercial risk management from project award through startup. Leveraging strong project management and procurement expertise, the Project Manager ensures projects are contractually sound, strategically procured, and aligned with budget, schedule, quality, and operational objectives before transitioning into construction. _The position will initially be based out of our main office in Edmonton, Alberta, with the role later shifting to a project site located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta._ **Reports to:** Vice President, Pre-Construction _**Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:**_ * Lead project turnover from Preconstruction to Operations and establish project startup plans. * Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, tender evaluations, bid levelling, award recommendations, and project launch activities. * Review owner contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements to identify contractual risks, procurement constraints, scope gaps, and commercial opportunities. * Develop procurement strategie
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