What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at PCL Construction?
The future you want is within reach.
At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.
Although our California Buildings district is best known for delivering legacy projects such as Crypto.com Arena (formally Staples Center), the Banc of California Stadium and The LAX West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal, our legacy doesn’t end there. We leverage our position as a top general contractor to power community growth and economic development as we incorporate intentional diversity, equity and inclusion strategies focused on business inclusion and workforce development into our normal course of business.
We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. PCL is 100 percent employee-owned; ninety percent of our eligible salaried employees choose to become shareholders because they believe in the work we do and want to share in the success they help build. Our culture of accountability empowers our employees to take ownership over their personal and professional growth as they enjoy an encouraging work environment and challenging assignments.
Here's how a Contracts Manager for our California Buildings district located in Glendale, CA will contribute to our team:
Responsibilities
- Assists Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, in providing guidance and expertise on contracts/subcontracts, including interpretation of contract/subcontract documents, and negotiating subcontract changes.
- Assists in preparation and review of contract documents as required, including interim agreements, memorandum of understanding (MOUs), Design Agreements, and joint venture agreements, where PCL has responsibility to draft agreements.
- Assists manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, with the review of bid documents to ensure that risks and opportunities are identified, communicated, and managed effectively.
- Coordinates resolution of disputes and helps when resolving contract disputes, as required.
- Reviews contracts after execution to ensure that all documents are signed and sealed appropriately and sent to owner for execution.
- Reviews and approves all subcontracts, POs, and revisions on behalf of the manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, to ensure that proper templates, terms, and conditions are used, and all additional clauses as required are included.
- Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Law, Engineering or a related discipline
- 8 years of progressive experience with direct project administration in the construction or related industry with 2 years of exposure to risk management and legal issues preferred. On-site project experience is an asset.
- Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures. Intermediate ability to draft/review and negotiate various forms of contract language, as required.
- Intermediate knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
- Intermediate risk interpretation, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking to ensure PCL interests are protected in all contractual and subcontract agreements.
- Intermediate knowledge of contract/construction law in relation to tender documents and project contracts.
- Understanding of the commercial terms of the contract and the district/corporate management reports.
- Expert understanding of subcontract PO terms.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.
Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!
Target Start Date: 06/06/2022
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Primary Location: Los Angeles, California
Job: Contracts Manager
Requisition: 1323
