About the role

  • Prime Contracts Manager overseeing contractual and legal matters for rail transit project in Quebec. Leading compliance, risk assessment, and documentation throughout project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the project’s principal advisor on all legal and contractual matters related to the Prime Contract.
  • Interpret contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and risk exposures; provide timely counsel to project leadership.
  • Develop and maintain the Prime Contract Variation and Change Management Plan, establishing legal processes, documentation standards, and controls.
  • Monitor project performance to identify potential contractual or legal issues early and recommend appropriate actions or remedies.
  • Ensure the project’s compliance with notification requirements, insurance obligations, performance standards, and all legal deliverables.
  • Assess legal risks associated with changes, delays, cost variances, and performance issues.
  • Prepare and support negotiation of change orders, claims, counterclaims, and potential dispute matters.
  • Lead or support the dispute resolution process, including mediation, negotiation, or arbitration-related preparation as required.
  • Collaborate with Risk Management and Insurance teams on matters involving policy interpretation, coverage, and claims.
  • Draft, review, and oversee contractual correspondence, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, and strategic positioning.
  • Maintain meticulous documentation of contract changes, modifications, and supporting records.
  • Partner with Legal, Commercial, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Controls to ensure alignment between project activities and contractual frameworks.
  • Provide guidance on legal positions impacting project strategy and decision-making.
  • Provide legal oversight (not direct management) to ensure subcontract templates and flow down clauses align with the Prime Contract’s legal requirements particularly around notices, insurance, and compliance.
  • Support the Subcontracts team through legal interpretation when needed.
  • Act as a key legal advisor to the Project Director, Project Manager, and executive leadership throughout construction.
  • Contribute to project close-out activities related to contractual obligations, legal compliance, and final documentation.

Requirements

  • Degree in Law (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) preferred; degrees in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields considered with strong legal/contracts background.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract law, construction law, contract management, commercial management, or comparable legal advisory roles.
  • Strong knowledge of construction law principles, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • Deep understanding of major contract types (e.g., design ‑ build, cost reimbursable, lump sum, target price).
  • Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within rail, transportation, or complex engineering environments.
  • Familiarity with legal aspects of integrated ERP systems and documentation controls.
  • Proven experience managing or advising on design-build change management, entitlement evaluation, and negotiation.
  • Expertise in Quebec civil law, francization requirements, and provincial regulations (RBQ, CCQ, CSST).
  • Fluency in French and English is mandatory.
  • Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.

Benefits

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Job title

Prime Contracts Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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