Description
WSP is seeking a Project Contract Manager to support energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. As part of the Commercial Management Group within WSP's Program Management Business Line, the Project Contract Manager will lead efforts to manage information flow, contract compliance, documentation, communications, and issue resolution throughout project phases.
In this role, you will work closely with project management teams, operations, legal, and finance to integrate best practices for schedule, cost, and risk management. You will support the WSP project team by integrating commercial strategy with data-driven project controls, identifying risks, managing performance, and protecting schedule, quality, and financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide commercial and project controls oversight on complex infrastructure projects
- Support project managers and teams in pricing and risk management
- Proactively manage project and contract changes and claims
- Engage with WSP legal counsel as required
- Provide input on project team staffing and recommend strategies for project setup
- Support task leads in proposal development and contract execution
- Lead negotiation efforts for prime task orders and amendments
- Interpret client contracts and manage contract workflow
- Develop subcontract scopes of work and budget proposals
- Contribute to project kick-off meetings and maintain an audit file for each contract
- Develop and monitor commercial metrics
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies, or business management
- 10+ years of experience in major infrastructure capital projects
- Expertise in construction contract change management, claims analysis, and commercial negotiations
- Strong background in project controls, cost forecasting, and risk management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP's policies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree such as an MBA or MS in engineering, construction management, or business management
- Licensed professional engineer, architect, or attorney
- Experience in owner, developer, general contractor, or commercial advisory environments
- Substantive experience in the energy sector
- Advanced proficiency in project controls and reporting tools
- Experience developing and reviewing legal and contractual documents
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels