Description
WSP is seeking a Project Contract Manager to support energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be based in the Commercial Management Group within WSP's Program Management Business Line and will lead efforts to manage contract compliance, documentation, and issue resolution throughout the project's lifecycle.
The Project Contract Manager will work closely with the project management team, operations, legal, and finance to integrate standardized best practices for schedule, cost, and risk management. They will support the WSP project team by integrating commercial strategy with data-driven project controls and help the team proactively identify risk, manage performance, and protect schedule, quality, and financial outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing commercial and project controls oversight on complex infrastructure projects
- Supporting project managers and teams in development of pricing for work product and management of risks and contingencies
- Proactive project and contract change and claims management and resolution
- Engaging and advising WSP legal counsel as required
- Providing input on project team staffing and recommending strategies for proper project setup
- Leading negotiation efforts for prime task orders and amendments
- Interpreting client contracts to identify major contract requirements and managing contract workflow
- Supporting contract/subcontract development, execution, and implementation
- Developing subcontract scopes of work and completing budget proposals
- Maintaining an audit file for each contract and developing, monitoring, and managing WSP commercial metrics
The ideal candidate will have:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies, or business management
- 10+ years of experience supporting major infrastructure capital projects
- Demonstrated expertise in construction contract change management, claims analysis, and commercial negotiations
- Strong background in project controls, cost forecasting, schedule analysis, and risk management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
The expected salary range for this position is $174,400 - $259,100.