We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
The Project Contract Manager (CM) will be based on Thunderbay Ontario to be in charge of the Operation and Maintenance Projects for one of our service projects. The candidate will be a key member of the project team, working in close collaboration with the Project General Managers and core project teams He/she provides guidance and leadership to develop, implement, and drive proactive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstom's business objectives; including guidance on LD claims. variations orders, contract amendments. He/she ensures proper record keeping and file preparation in support of robust claim files.
Objective
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provides at any time, on management demand, a reliable and understandable contractual and commercial analysis of the project.
For Dispute Arbitration Board (DAB) or similar non-litigation mechanism for dispute resolution, PrCM is required to prepare DAB files, referral notes along with substantial evidences and active participation in the process before the adjudication board or similar board.
Educational Requirements
Experience (Essential Functions)
Competencies & Skills
Ability to read and interpret contractual documents, including terms and conditions, planning, and technical specifications
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to understand project financials and impact of contract/claim management on project's profitability.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in writing, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to anticipate and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contract Management mandates (Alstom); Project Management; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.
Ability to work in a proactive mode
Ability to be operationally effective and accountable.
Ability to work transversally and collaboratively in a strong spirit of teamwork.
Willingness and ability to be creative and bring forward new ideas and be customer focussed as well as business focused.
Must be able to communicate with precision and transparency
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.