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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)Commercial Contract Manager supporting the business in bids and project contract management for the Signalling and Rail Solutions Line of Business in the Americas region.
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure the identification of opportunities to minimize contract risks and plan commercial risk mitigation strategies.
Provide commercial assessment of terms and conditions, risks, and assumptions during the bid phase.
Monitor, support, and report on all customer, JV/Partner, and subcontractor contract-related commercial impacts and risks, including placing customers on notice for delays or impacts, managing contract changes/credits, or defending against claims.
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with strategic commercial approaches based on contract types (e.g. FFP, T&M).
Develop and maintain contract management infrastructure, including contractual records, correspondence, status reports, and tools.
Monitor the baseline schedule’s impacts in collaboration with the Project Planner.
Oversee project contract compliance through to completion.
Support claims preparation and manage disputes in accordance with contract provisions.
Assist Project Managers with negotiation and management of variation orders to maximize returns.
Contribute to client business condition monitoring by recommending adjustments to commercial strategies and targets; manage contract closeouts, extensions, or renewals.
Manage contractual and commercial responsibilities for subcontractors post-award, serving as the point of contact for subcontractor matters.
Act as a contractual liaison between company employees and contractors, ensuring timely review, approval, and reconciliation of variations and claims.
Maintain contractual records and documentation, controlling contract correspondence, changes, and other necessary documents. Conduct periodic audits and reviews.
Draft and/or review key project correspondence related to commercial content.
Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policies; contribute to or influence company policies.
Identify and manage project commercial and contractual risks, coordinating mitigation measures and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements.
Prepare contract/commercial risk assessments and deliver briefings to project teams.
Handle change management to maximize early identification and settlement of issues, minimizing claims and disputes.
Work with Supply Chain to ensure transaction compliance with milestones, deliverables, and invoicing.
Oversee third-party Service Level Agreement compliance.
Manage incoming and outgoing contractual claims related to time and money for customers and subcontractors.
Ensure schedule reporting aligns with contractual requirements and supports claimed contractual entitlements.
Provide on-demand contractual clarifications and position statements to project teams.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, law, finance, or a related field.
Tertiary qualifications in an engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil; OR in Construction Management; OR in Quantity Surveying (preferably RICS qualified).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in railway, infrastructure, or construction industries in contract and commercial roles within complex technical or engineering organizations.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing medium to large-scale design/build or EPC projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Postgraduate qualifications in construction law, dispute resolution, or contract management are highly desirable.
Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : $144,611 - 182,210
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days
Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
Annual Incentive plan
Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
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