Claims Specialist

Job Title: Claims Specialist

Estimated Duration: 12 Months

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Claims Professional   for their Burnaby location

Overview:

The resource will be responsible for  applying  specialized knowledge of claims management to evaluate entitlement, assess schedule impacts, analyze costs, and support negotiations and dispute resolution processes. The role collaborates closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Contract Managers, Project Controls, Legal, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution of contract issues and promote effective claims management practices.
Role Accountabilities

• Perform claims management and dispute resolution activities on capital projects by applying expert knowledge of construction claims, schedule analysis, and commercial risk management.
• Ensure client's contractual rights, obligations, and entitlements are protected through timely assessment and resolution of claims, delays, disputes, and contract changes.
• Analyze and report on claims exposure, schedule risk, and commercial impacts to support informed decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to project teams regarding claims avoidance, entitlement, schedule impacts, quantum assessment, and dispute resolution strategies.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and legal advisors to facilitate timely resolution of claims and disputes.
• Analyze contract changes, delay events, and claims to assess entitlement, schedule impacts, and cost implications.
• Review baseline, updated, and progress schedules to identify potential delays, schedule risks, critical path impacts, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Conduct schedule and claims analyses using recognized methodologies and industry practices.
• Review project records, correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, and other documentation to support claims evaluations and dispute resolution activities.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations regarding claims entitlement, schedule impact, quantum assessment, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Support negotiations, mediations, adjudications, and other dispute resolution processes through preparation of analyses, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify, manage, and resolve contract issues during project execution.
• Monitor and report on claims exposure, schedule-related risks, and potential commercial impacts.
• Assist in developing and implementing claims management practices, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants as required to support contract and claims management activities.
• Support the preparation of claim assessments, negotiation strategies, and management reports.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to project teams regarding claims avoidance, claims management, dispute resolution and schedule risk management practices

Education and Skills
 

•  Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Law, Quantity Surveying, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Min. 12 years of claims management, commercial management, or project controls or related discipline on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating contract claims, schedule impacts, and dispute resolution matters.
• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and industry-recognized delay analysis methodologies.
• Strong understanding of construction claims, dispute resolution, schedule impact assessment, entitlement analysis, and the contract provisions governing notices, changes, delays, compensation, and claims.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and well-supported reports and recommendations for management and project teams.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant professional certifications or designations are considered an asset.