Contracts Manager AB

Introduction

Dovre Group is pleased to offer the following opportunity:
Contracts Manager in Edmonton, AB.

Local candidates only, one year contract with potential for extension.

The Senior Manager – Contract Management is responsible for leading contract administration and execution for third‑party services, engineering, and construction activities at the ENZHEC site in Edmonton, Canada, supporting the Edmonton 3 – Blue Hydrogen Project.

With the majority of sourcing activities completed, this role is execution‑focused and will manage construction-phase contracts, including unit rate, Time & Material (T&M), and reimbursable contracts. The position requires deep experience operating in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments and strong systems capability, particularly within SAP and LEMS‑based processes.

• Lead contract administration for third‑party services, engineering, and construction contracts at the ENZHEC site.
• Manage construction contracts executed on Time & Material, unit rate, and reimbursable bases, ensuring strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Oversee EPC and EPCM‑related contracts, amendments, and commercial interfaces during construction execution.

• Manage and validate T&M cost controls, including labor, equipment, material, and indirect cost components.
• Review, analyze, and approve contractor invoices, ensuring alignment with approved rates, backup documentation, and contract terms.
• Lead change order development, evaluation, negotiation, and approval, ensuring timely commercial resolution and documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual, commercial, and schedule obligations, escalating issues as required.

• Act as the primary commercial interface between construction, engineering, procurement, finance, project controls, and external contractors.
• Effectively manage multiple internal and external stakeholders, balancing commercial risk, execution needs, and relationship management.
• Utilize SAP and contract management systems to support cost tracking, commitments, accruals, forecasting, and reporting.
• Apply LEMS processes to support disciplined contract execution, cost transparency, and governance compliance.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities during construction execution and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contract execution aligns with project governance, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Support claims avoidance through proactive contract administration and early issue resolution.

• Extensive experience in contract management within large construction or industrial projects, preferably in energy, hydrogen, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing Time & Material and unit rate construction contracts during execution phases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously in fast‑paced site environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting construction execution teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Advanced experience administering Time & Material construction contracts, including cost validation and rate analysis.
• Strong understanding of construction contract structures, EPC/EPCM models, and third‑party service agreements.
• Hands‑on experience with: – SAP (advanced user) for commitments, cost tracking, accruals, and reporting – LEMS processes and governance frameworks
• Cost tracking, forecasting, and budget control for construction‑phase contracts.
• Invoice validation, reconciliation, and audit support.
• Labor, equipment, and indirect rate benchmarking and analysis.
• Change order management, documentation, and commercial negotiation.
• Strong systems‑focused mindset with the ability to leverage tools and data for decision‑making.
• Understanding of construction scheduling, resource planning, and interface management.

Dovre Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from anyone meeting the requirements for this position.