Introduction
Dovre Group is pleased to offer the following opportunity: Contracts Manager in Edmonton, AB
Local candidates only, one year contract with potential for extension.
Function
The Senior Manager – Contract Management is responsible for leading contract administration and execution for third‑party services, engineering, and construction activities at the ENZHEC site in Edmonton, Canada, supporting the Edmonton 3 – Blue Hydrogen Project.
With the majority of sourcing activities completed, this role is execution‑focused and will manage construction-phase contracts, including unit rate, Time & Material (T&M), and reimbursable contracts. The position requires deep experience operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments and strong systems capability, particularly within SAP and LEMS‑based processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Execution & Administration
- Lead contract administration for third‑party services, engineering, and construction contracts at the ENZHEC site.
- Manage construction contracts executed on Time & Material, unit rate, and reimbursable bases, ensuring strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Oversee EPC and EPCM‑related contracts, amendments, and commercial interfaces during construction execution
Cost, Change & Performance Management
- Manage and validate T&M cost controls, including labor, equipment, material, and indirect cost components.
- Review, analyze, and approve contractor invoices, ensuring alignment with approved rates, backup documentation, and contract terms.
- Lead change order development, evaluation, negotiation, and approval, ensuring timely commercial resolution and documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance against contractual, commercial, and schedule obligations, escalating issues as required.
Stakeholder & Systems Leadership
- Act as the primary commercial interface between construction, engineering, procurement, finance, project controls, and external contractors.
- Effectively manage multiple internal and external stakeholders, balancing commercial risk, execution needs, and relationship management.
- Utilize SAP and contract management systems to support cost tracking, commitments, accruals, forecasting, and reporting.
- Apply LEMS processes to support disciplined contract execution, cost transparency, and governance compliance
Risk & Governance
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities during construction execution and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure contract execution aligns with project governance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Support claims avoidance through proactive contract administration and early issue resolution
Requirements
- Extensive experience in contract management within large construction or industrial projects, preferably in energy, hydrogen, or heavy industrial facilities.
- Demonstrated experience managing Time & Material and unit rate construction contracts during execution phases.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously in fast‑paced site environments.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting construction execution teams.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Technical & Professional Skills
- Advanced experience administering Time & Material construction contracts, including cost validation and rate analysis.
- Strong understanding of construction contract structures, EPC/EPCM models, and third‑party service agreements.
- Hands‑on experience with:
– SAP (advanced user) for commitments, cost tracking, accruals, and reporting
– LEMS processes and governance frameworks - Cost tracking, forecasting, and budget control for construction‑phase contracts.
- Invoice validation, reconciliation, and audit support.
- Labor, equipment, and indirect rate benchmarking and analysis.
- Change order management, documentation, and commercial negotiation.
- Strong systems‑focused mindset with the ability to leverage tools and data for decision‑making.
- Understanding of construction scheduling, resource planning, and interface management.
Offer
Dovre Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.
Information
For more information about the position above or working for Dovre Group, please contact:
Shauna Pierce
Senior Recruiter
shauna.pierce@dovresolutions.com
Geanine McGrath
Recruitment Manager
geanine.mcgrath@dovresolutions.com