Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Lead to support a major capital project currently progressing through the Define Phase toward a final investment decision. This critical position will provide commercial and contract leadership across construction and project execution activities, ensuring contract strategies, governance, and commercial outcomes align with project objectives.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the development, negotiation, execution, and administration of construction and capital project contracts.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and commercial agreements.
  • Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
  • Manage claims, variations, disputes, and commercial issues in collaboration with project, legal, and risk management teams.
  • Support tendering activities, including contractor prequalification, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
  • Develop and maintain contract management processes, procedures, governance standards, and reporting frameworks.
  • Ensure all contractual communications, notices, approvals, and documentation are managed accurately and in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Conduct contract reviews and audits to identify risks, improve performance, and support compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams including Procurement, Project Services, Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Construction.
  • Provide guidance and training on contract management best practices and commercial governance.
  • Contribute to the development of future contract strategies and negotiation plans for upcoming project phases.
  • Monitor contracting market conditions, contractor capabilities, labour availability, and industry trends to support informed decision-making.
  • Support local content initiatives and foster engagement with Indigenous partners, local businesses, and regional stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate contract records, audit trails, and reporting outputs to meet governance and project requirements.
  • Promote continuous improvement, innovative solutions, and effective contract management practices across the project.
  • Travel periodically to engineering offices and project sites as required.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management, construction leadership, or project delivery within large-scale industrial, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.
  • Significant experience leading construction contracts and contract administration activities.
  • Strong understanding of Canadian contracting practices and commercial frameworks.
  • Experience operating within large, multi-stakeholder project environments.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and Indigenous-led contractors or joint ventures is considered a strong asset.
  • Experience supporting major capital projects from design through construction and execution phases.
  • Strong understanding of commercial risk management, governance, and project delivery principles.
  • Advanced contract negotiation, administration, and commercial management capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, claims management, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation.
  • Proven ability to evaluate complex business issues and provide practical commercial recommendations.
  • Experience managing both lump-sum and reimbursable contract structures.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

What we offer 

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Closing: 31 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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