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Three weeks of accrued paid vacation after the first year, working toward a maximum of seven weeks paid vacation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Pension and working conditions that provide for a balanced approach to work, family life and community
Nine day work cycle which normally provides every other Monday off
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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Claims Engineer to join our Commercial Contracts Department in Winnipeg, for a term approximately until December 31, 2021.
Principal Duties
Accountable for development and execution of the overall strategy for claims management as it relates to the Keeyask Project goals and the implementation of this strategy utilizing internal and external resources.
Manage the claims consulting framework agreement, including assessment of the consultant's performance, management of resources and assignments, and ensuring assigned deliverables are met.
Provide expert advice, counsel and recommendations to senior management and project leaders for claim management, contractual compliance and commercial negotiations with the involvement of various business functions (procurement, legal, engineering, etc) across major construction contracts.
Manage the preparation and review of detailed claim reports, including substantiating quality claims analysis, defense documentation, and Purchaser response to claim submissions.
Prepare claim submissions on behalf of the Purchaser to support contractual agreements of the project.
Provide consultative advice to the Purchaser related to contractual decisions on the validity, and impact, of any claims and potential claims from contractors.
Lead and participate in the negotiation and settlement of contractual disputes in a best-for-project manner that minimizes distractions and roadblocks for the execution of the work on site.
Drawing upon a sound understanding of project management and engineering principles associated with the design, procurement and construction of generating stations, facilitate discussions between project participants to proactively manage and resolve contractual issues.
Liaise with the Engineer's team to understand, identify and calculate costs associated with claimed events, delay costs, and schedule impact.
Work with internal or external legal advisors on contract management issues where significant legal or financial implications may arise.
Provide coaching and support to project managers and staff engaged in claims management processes for all contracts on the Keeyask Project.
Ensure claim management activities and practices are up to date, reflect "best practice" standards and are compatible with Corporate policies, practices, and guidelines.
Qualifications
A four year degree in Engineering, from a University of recognized standing plus seven years of directly related experience in complex project environments.
Contract management experience in the design and construction of major infrastructure projects, including contract preparation, development and preparation of claims, change management, project controls, and risk mitigation and analysis.
Good working knowledge of various project control functions to solicit actual cost information and understanding of various contractual clauses for claim analysis or developing a mitigation strategy.
Experience in analysis of cost estimates and schedules in order to facilitate review of construction related impacts.
Experience and knowledge of contract administration and claim mitigation/analyzing functions on a major infrastructure project.
Ability to perform in a coordinating role effectively and diplomatically, often under difficult project circumstances.
Proven ability to negotiate agreements of a contractual nature and find win-win outcomes under difficult circumstances.
Experience and knowledge of construction of various elements of a hydropower generating station will be considered as an asset.
Proven analytical capacity for assessing complex situations and problems, and an ability to translate ideas/concepts into process systems.
Aptitude for reviewing and interpreting complex legal agreements and policies.
Demonstrated organizational skills, high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently, while functioning in a team environment within the organizational setting.
Thorough knowledge of Corporate Policies, procedures and regulations, including Corporate Safety policies and the Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and associated regulations.
Demonstrated high degree of initiative and ability to maintain harmonious working relationships and interact effectively with others at all levels, both inside and outside the Corporation and in cross-cultural situations.
Ability to plan, organize and control activities of various schedule-critical concurrent work assignments within the area of responsibility with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to travel by all modes of transportation and work outside normal business hours.
Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.
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