Discipline Oil, Gas and Chemical

Job skills Contracts and Procurement

Type Contract

Location Edmonton

Contracts Manager - Senior

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

Overview

The Senior Contracts Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for complex, high-value contracts across diverse commercial structures, including lump sum, reimbursable cost, and unit price agreements. Serving as a trusted advisor and competent contracts manager, this role ensures contractual compliance, mitigates risk, and drives proactive claims avoidance strategies throughout the contract lifecycle. The position demands deep expertise in contract law, advanced commercial acumen, and the ability to shape and implement contracting strategies that align organizational and project objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Contract Management: Lead the administration of potentially multiple, large-scale contracts from formation through close-out, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, client requirements, and governing laws.
Complex Project Expertise: Oversee major offsite and onsite module contracts under unit rate and reimbursable models, ensuring alignment with execution plans.
Commercial Leadership: Develop and execute contracting strategies that optimize value, mitigate risk, and support project delivery objectives.
Risk & Claims Management: Anticipate and manage contractual risks; implement robust claims prevention programs and lead equitable resolution strategies.
Client Advocacy: Represent client interests in all contractual matters, ensuring adherence to prime contract obligations and safeguarding commercial outcomes.
Negotiation & Formation: Direct negotiations of complex terms and conditions; prepare flow-down provisions; draft special terms and secure legal approvals.
Performance Oversight: Monitor contractor performance, schedule adherence, change management, and invoicing accuracy to maintain contractual integrity.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with project management, legal, engineering, procurement, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution.
Governance & Reporting: Deliver executive-level reporting on contract health, risk exposure, and commercial performance to senior leadership.
Mentorship & Capability Building: Coach and develop contract management teams; lead training initiatives to embed best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or related field; advanced degree (MBA or JD) strongly preferred.
Experience: 15+ years of progressive contract management experience, including leadership roles on major EPC or LSTK projects; strong knowledge of Canadian Contract Law and global commercial principles.
Technical Expertise: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-contract portfolios under varied compensation structures; extensive experience in claims avoidance and dispute resolution.
Skills: Exceptional negotiation, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence all organizational levels and deliver results in high-pressure environments.
Preferred: International project exposure with global EPC organizations.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position and only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Wesley.stephens@trsstaffing.com. Please include the job number and title of the position in the application subject line.

TRS Staffing Solutions Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.