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.
We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. The Contracts Manager oversees the subcontract, contract, and insurance processes in the district and provides support to the manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, as required. This role assists with identification and management of risk in contracts for our Seattle Buildings district located in Bellevue, WA.
Here's how a(n) Contracts Manager for our Seattle office contributes to our team:
Assist Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, in providing guidance and expertise on contract and subcontracts documents, including:
- Review, identify, interpret, draft, negotiate, approve, and seek additional approval (if applicable) for deviations from existing contract forms and agreements.
- Review and interpretation of contract/subcontract documents.
- Preparation of draft agreements, as required.
- Identify, communicate and manage contract risks and opportunities.
- Review contract documents for appropriate execution.
- Ensure proper templates, terms, and conditions are used, and all additional clauses as required are included.
- Complete financial due diligence requirements, ensuring owners’ and trade partners’ ability to pay. Coordinate resolution of disputes and help when resolving contract disputes, as required.
Assist Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk, in providing guidance and expertise on insurance requirements, including:
- Evaluate, coordinate, and ensure insurance, bonding, and other performance securities are being met per company policy.
- Interpret and clarify insurance requirements for district/project personnel, including delivery of district training and/or orientation of new employees in respect of insurance considerations.
- Manage insurance claims and support other legal claims to reduce exposure and maximize recovery.
- Completes necessary insurance reports as required.
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues. Develop and maintain strong customer focused relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers. Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in 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, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
- 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.
The salary range for this position is $126,000 to $150,000 annually depending on background and experience. PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.
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Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!
Employee Status: Regular Full-Time
Company: PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Primary Location: Bellevue, Washington
Job: Contracts Manager
Requisition: 6803
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue