Project Claims Manager
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Job Description
Requisition ID:71383
Job Category:Project Management
Location:MississaugaONCanada
With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining energy and infrastructure sectors we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter more efficient and innovative. We draw upon our 9000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients our employees and the communities we serve.
Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) helps clients with worldclass project delivery from studies to building assets operating the assets and developing efficiencies through our people methodologies governance and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe efficient and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining infrastructure and energy sectors.
Project Claims Manager
Summary
Responsible for managing coordinating and administering commercial activities within largeClients projects with the aim to safeguard Clients assets through proper prime contractmanagement.
Minimize project risks through active analysis and application of bestcommercial management practices.
Participate prepare and review commercial agreementsincluding subcontracts for Hatch and Joint Venture partners.
Provide commercial support toProject Sponsors and Project Managers throughout all phases of project delivery.
Monitorsprogress and initiates actions to assure budgets are met and capture and document allchanges within the scope to amend prime contracts.
Lead the dispute resolution processworking with the expert groups to conclude successful contract close outs.
Ensure adequateinternal audit through performance of commercial reviews on large and complex contracts to ensue compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Precontract Stage:
Review and comment on draft proposals prime contracts joint venture agreementsconsortium agreements and communicate necessary changes or revisions to thebusiness unit commercial staff and Client Agreements Group (CAG)
Participate as required during contract negotiations and business developmentarrangements to provide commercial support to Project Sponsors and Business UnitManaging Directors
Participate in the risk review process on as required basis for new proposals andcoordinate pricing costing allowances provisions estimates etc. with BUcommercial staff and CAG
Establish professional relationship with Clients management and legal groups andhandle the process of negotiation of agreements contract amendments and contract changes with Clients groups in support of Project Sponsors and Project Managers.
Contract Stage:
Establish proper commercial management structure for each large project dependingon the complexity of each project and structure of prime contract including otherrelevant agreements such as joint venture and consortium agreements
Implement the agreed contract payment terms and conditions into InvoicingGuidelines and verify compliance by other groups issuing invoices and collectingpayments during project life cycle to avoid invoicing errors and delayed paymentsresulting in potential writeoffs
Ensure proper project set up and reflection of contract payment terms onto existingHatch systems (SAP etc. to ensure proper revenue recognition and to minimizepotential loss of profits
Implement prime contract pricing and inflationary adjustments during all projectphases including rate schedule adjustments escalation adjustments labour costs and other expenses and track project receivables with the aim to expedite paymentsresolve conflicts and minimize Client disputes
Develop with the Project Manager and the support of CAG the contractual relationships with sub contractors that are taking on any part of the Hatch EPCMscope
Review the commercial terms and conditions under project trade contracts such thatthey consider where appropriate Prime Contract liabilities project insurance cashflow and other payment related issues
Implement change management strategy working with the Project Manager andControls Manager to ensure maximum positive utilization of changes within the contract provisions to minimize potential budget overruns
Manage the Prime Contract in support of the Project Manager to review andrecommend for Project Manager authorization all commitments including sub contracts
Coordinate all Client commercial communications including issuing contractualcorrespondence to document Project events and support the change managementprocess establishing a proper papertrail to mitigate in the event of potential disputes
Monitor the issuance of Prime Contract amendments incorporating agreedscope/price/schedule /liability changes and coordination the amendment with other Hatch and Clients groups
Track letters of credit/letters of guarantee issued by Hatch in favour of Clients andensure renewal/extension/release as appropriate
Review insurance policies provided by Clients for compliance with the Prime Contractinsurance requirements and monitoring such insurance policies throughout the life of the project
Lead the insurance claims process in support of Hatch Clients and provide requiredcoordination and advice dealing with insurance agents insurance carriers adjusters and other experts to ensure successful closures
Ensure compliance with local requirements including taxation insurance and legalaffairs for Hatch and Joint Venture partners as applicable supporting other Hatch andClient groups in establishing and managing local entities
Lead the dispute resolution process with respect to claims notices actions anddocumentation in support of the Project Manager and in coordination with the CAG
Manage the contractual incentive program from Hatchs perspective to ensurecompliance with agreed prime contract terms protecting the interests of all Parties.
Contact Closeout Stage:
Issuance of final invoices adjustments account closeout and collection ofoutstanding payments
Resolution of outstanding contractual disputes including pending insurance claims incoordination with CAG
Coordination of final certificates and releases of performance bonds letters ofguarantee release of liens etc
Coordination and issuance of commercial section under the final Project CloseoutReport including lessons learned.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
University degree at Bachelor or Masters level in Engineering or Business
At least ten years experience in project management and contract management in similarindustry
Ability to function well in a team environment
Self driven and quick to deliver
Excellent analytical skills
Experience in managing multi discipline tasks
Experience in leadership management and administrative processes
Proven background of resourcefulness under pressure
Strong customer/client focus
Strong negotiation skills
Well developed written and oral communication.
Preferred
Knowledge in contracts law
Knowledge in finance
Experience in the organization and discipline functions of a large EPCM project.
Why join us
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally work locally
Were committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age race color national origin citizenship religion creed gender sexual orientation marital status disability or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements please let us know. Well do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
