Job Description

Alten is hiring a Contracts Manager, Asset Manager in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.

About the job
The Commercial Contracts Manager will be responsible for providing world class support from tendering to final project completion, ensuring a balance of customer centricity and risk management. The Commercial Contracts Manager will support the growth of region both financially & in terms of capability by building the risk management mind-set within the broaden regional team & influencing change at the global level.

Essential Responsibilities
\xc2\xb7 Provide negotiations preparation and support to the Sales and Proposal teams, as well as Project Managers and other functions within the region
\xc2\xb7 Review, negotiation and approval of Non-Disclosure Agreements as necessary to support proposal efforts
\xc2\xb7 Ensure compliance with applicable in-house workflow and approval processes
\xc2\xb7 Provide review, analyse key issues, and assess risk in commercial contracts, developing mitigation strategies for negotiations and sometimes leading them in complex contracts
\xc2\xb7 Prepare persuasive positions for (and sometimes lead) complex contract negotiations for dispute resolution and change order requests with customers and suppliers
\xc2\xb7 Support the development and implementation of risk management processes and controls working with Project Management leadership
\xc2\xb7 Provide project summaries and guide Project Managers through successful project execution strategies in high risk projects
\xc2\xb7 Consult with the Legal Team as necessary to support contract negotiations and dispute resolution
\xc2\xb7 Teach contracts management skills to the Sales, Proposal and Project Management teams through on the job and formal training sessions
\xc2\xb7 Travel estimated at 10%, some international travel likely

Qualifications & Experience
\xc2\xb7 Degree with strong academic record - engineering, legal, business degrees with more than 10 years of commercial or transactional contract negotiation experience, or equivalent
\xc2\xb7 Fluency in English language (with French a plus) and the ability to draft and negotiate in them
\xc2\xb7 Ability to influence and persuade with experience of negotiations
\xc2\xb7 Proven Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts
\xc2\xb7 Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to customers and VWTS team members
\xc2\xb7 Organized and self-motivated for success
\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
\xc2\xb7 Ability to provide creative business-oriented advice in a global, fast-paced environment
\xc2\xb7 Experience in working in different cultures and environments
\xc2\xb7 Experience with direct customer contact and negotiations - written and verbal/presentation
\xc2\xb7 Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders

Must Have
\xc2\xb7 Canadian or US working Experience of more than 10 years
\xc2\xb7 Permanent residency in Canada or USA
\xc2\xb7 Prior experience in a Contract Management \xe2\x80\x9cexpert\xe2\x80\x9d role supporting a commercial or execution team
\xc2\xb7 Substantive knowledge of commercial contracts / Terms & Conditions (EJCDC and/or CCDC or equivalent) in North America
\xc2\xb7 Experience in Municipal or industrial Contracts (USA, Canada)
\xc2\xb7 Experience working with large Design-Build contractors, and EPC contractors

Desired
\xc2\xb7 General understanding of water treatment technologies and customer industries and operations
\xc2\xb7 Working knowledge of contract forms in international business
\xc2\xb7 Experience working with large Design-Build contractors (and contracts)
\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of US Government contracts (FAR)

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