Job Description

The Steam Generating Replacement Team (SGRT) is a Joint Venture of Aecon, United and Framatome. SGRT is responsible for the replacement of the Steam Generators in the Bruce Power Unit 6 Nuclear Power Station in Kincardine, Ontario.
The project, which is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064 and is a part of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Jr. Contracts Coordinator will play a vital role in the commercial side of our multiyear mega project. Acting as the main point of contact at the project site in the preparation and review of commercial communications within our project team, our contractors and clients. This role will be responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and concise prior to delivery.
This is a long-term project and will be ideally suited for candidates looking for stability and exceptional growth opportunities with an excellent company.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review commercial agreements, including requests for quotation, requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, pre-bid agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, contracts, consortium agreements, joint venture agreements and, having regard for their practical application and inherent risks, make recommendations to operating staff during the estimating, pre-award, construction and post construction phases
• Draft or amend contracts and commercial agreements
• Prepare project specific contract administration manuals
• Creation of project specific contract administration tools, policies and procedures
• Generally, assist and support the Contracts Manager or a member of the Legal/Commercial group
• Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents
• Assist project staff with identification, documentation and quantification of changes in the Work and claims
• Act as the onsite point of contact for contractual matters on the assigned project
• Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to Supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members
• Document significant events on projects
• Monitor and maintain project change order log
• Coordinate and prepare claims
• Draft notices to client of changes or events requiring notice
• Interface with project team on site and prepare commercial updates to the project team and clients as required
• Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required
• Interfaces with project management, project estimators, contract managers and Legal
• Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures and guidelines, change and delay management
• Continuing education with respect to construction law
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or an educational background in Business Administration/Law/Communications/Paralegal
• Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in the construction industry in project management / contract administration
• Technical or legal post-secondary education
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal documents, navigating contracts, and interpreting them
• Basic knowledge of contract administration procedures
• Experience in drafting and administering contracts
• Display sound judgement and leadership skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills
• Good planning and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Word skills

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Fiscal responsibility as required by the Joint Venture agreement

EXTENT OF PUBLIC CONTACT

• Customers, joint venture partner, subcontractors and suppliers
• Project engineering and management staff, co-workers and peers
• Trades Supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Extended periods of time sitting, computing and communicating
• Travel to construction sites, affiliates’, customers’, subcontractors’ and suppliers’ and affiliates offices
• Work under pressure of tight timelines

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Due to the nature of work conducted by the SGRT, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment
• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

United E&C is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. United believes in each person’s potential, and we will help you reach yours.