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Location Nisku, AB Position Claims Contract Manager - Full-time, Permanent About Us Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor specializing in energy, infrastructure, and power construction. Headquartered in Nisku, Alberta, we also operate offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned, global construction organization with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore and Germany, headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. Michels Canada is growing our team and is adding a Claims Contract Manager to support the lifecycle of our projects. In this role, you will lead the management, negotiation, and resolution of contract claims, assist with dispute processes, and oversee contract documentation, including notices and change requests. Serving as a key connector between project controls, accounts payable, legal, and operational teams, you will help reduce risk and ensure changes are managed effectively and in accordance with contractual obligations. Responsibilities Analyze project schedules, changes to scope, notices, claims and prepare claims documentation, including quantification. Prepare, analyze and support resolution of project claims. Ensure consistent document management for projects. Apply specialized techniques such as forensic schedule analysis, labour and productivity analyses and studies, and analysis of project documentation and claims quantification. Review documents and perform analyses required for deliverables including claims, expert reports and supporting materials for mediation, arbitration or litigation. Manage project issues by overseeing deliverables, timelines and budgets; provide guidance and leadership to junior and intermediate consultants. Build and maintain strong working relationships and contribute to the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Direct the preparation and organization of project records, document chronologies and labour/cost analyses for Michels Canada. Identify, elevate and mitigate project risks, recommending practical solutions in alignment with Michels Canada processes and contractual requirements, including timely issuance and followup of notices and changes. Oversee and assure quality of forensic schedule analyses (baseline, updates, asbuilt) and delay/impact assessments in Primavera P6. Collaborate effectively as both a team leader and contributing team member. Requirements Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Law or a related discipline; equivalent education or experience will be considered. 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in the Canadian construction industry, with exposure to project management, contracts, project controls and claims. Knowledge of scheduling, project controls, project management, risk management, contracts, delay and productivity analyses, budgets, progress of work and milestones. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Primavera P6 and MS Project. Benefits We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work and an engaging and collaborative environment. Equal Opportunity Employer It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact . AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability #J-18808-Ljbffr