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Contracts Lead

Job in Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for: AtkinsRéalis
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with Atkins

Réalis. Atkins

Réalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Atkins

Réalis Major Projects division is in search of a Contracts Lead to join a transformative transit infrastructure project in downtown Toronto, Ontario !

The Contracts Lead role will be part of a high-performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best-for-project vision.

Your role within the team:

  • Develop and implement systems and processes to manage all elements of the Prime Contract and Subcontract Management functions including, but not limited to drafting and implementation of Management Plans, Processes and Procedures.
  • Manage and mentor the Contract Management Team on best-practices including Subcontract management
  • Direct management of the most critical and complex Subcontract packages.
  • Assess Subcontractor progress claims/proper invoices and ensure assessment is completed and paid in accordance with the Construction Act.
  • Compile accruals and work with the Project Controls Team to finalize the monthly Project forecast reviews.
  • Work closely with the Alliance Project Team, Subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure a strong understanding of our Prime Contract and Subcontract requirements and our Alliance processes
  • Lead the compilation and management of any external dispute resolution process if required (adjudication, arbitration, litigation).

    • Why choose
    Atkins

    Réalis
    as an employer?

    Because we offer:

  • The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
  • An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.

    • The ideal candidate:

  • 10+years’ previous experience in a related role
  • Possess strong commercial acumen with experience in large, complex, civil construction projects
  • Ability to analyse high volumes of information and make judicious and timely commercial decisions.
  • Proficiency in drafting concise, accurate, professional correspondence including nd interpreting contract requirements in various contract formats and a strong understanding of the Construction Act and Ontario Law.
  • Strong MS and Excel skills and experience in JD Edwards, Aconex and Pro Core is an advantage.

    • Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

    At Atkins

    Réalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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    Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

    Successful applicants will be notified about Atkins

    Réalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Job Type

    Regular

    At Atkins

    Réalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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