Change & Contract Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for navigating complex contractual landscapes? As a Contracts and Change Specialist, you will coordinate and process change order and claims documentation and for one or more project sites within a division. Your expertise in interpreting contract language will ensure our project teams operate smoothly and efficiently within the parameters of contract specifications. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to safeguard us against unexpected costs. 

Flatiron and Herzog are partnering to build the Franconia-Springfield Bypass. This rail-bridge will allow passenger trains to crossover the freight tracks in order to serve stations on the opposite side of the rail corridor. Once completed, this bridge will reduce congestion for both freight and passenger trains.

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

• Interpret contract language to understand the risks, rights and responsibilities of the project teams and guide project teams in properly managing in accordance with these clauses to limit Company’s exposure to additional costs. 

• Coordinates and submits claim reporting for one or more project sites in a Division.   

• Supports change order and claim preparation for the projects within the Division. 

• Assists projects in preparing for disputes resolution hearing and other alternative resolution methods meetings. 

• Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs or schedule and claim resolution. 

• Coordinates with project teams and the Contract and Claims Manager in tracking and monitoring change order and claims preparation and resolution. 

• Coordinates documentation and monitors deadlines within the project contract regarding acknowledgement, owner notice and filing guidelines regarding claims and change orders.  

• Assists outside counsel and third party consultants as needed for claim and change resolution. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.  

• 3+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.  

• Experience with complex scheduling, cost control processes, claims/change preparation and dispute resolution procedures preferred.  

• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.  

• Knowledge of various methodologies for claims pricing and preparation.  

• Proven written and verbal communication skills.  

• Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required.   

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.