Contracts Manager/Business Manager Development / Construction
Resume:
CLARENCE J. ROBERTS
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6B1
Email: *********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a rewarding and challenging full time position where I can apply my managerial and legal knowledge, skills and abilities optimally. I have acquired relevant managerial and legal qualifications for this position. My extensive experiences combined with my managerial and legal background inspired me to pursue a career as Contract Manager.
EDUCATION
NCA, Certificate of Qualification, UBC Law Faculty, completed May 2009
MBA, (General Management) University of the Free State, South Africa
in Partnership with DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, United States 2000-2001
LL.B., University of the Free State, South Africa 1998-1999
Diploma Iuris. and B. Proc., University of the Western Cape, South Africa 1984-1993
Professional Training: Contracts/Claims and Corporate/Commercial Law
Extensive Professional Management Experience on Senior Level;
Extensive Experience in the Management of Claims/Contracts, Legal/Compliance Practices and Business Regulatory Compliance;
Extensive Experience with Construction Site Claims/Contracts and Industry Best Practices in Project Management;
Extensive Knowledge and Experience in (sub)contract administration with Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations and accounting;
Contracts: Contract Management processes and procedures in an EPC/M environment, developing and maintaining of contracts terms and conditions, the management of contracts and negotiation of contract terms and conditions, legal drafting practices and provisions, drafting of large FIDIC/NEC contracts and agreements;
Claims: Claims Management, Change/Variation Orders, claims resolutions and negotiations, management of commercial contracts and claims, leasing, tendering/bid processes, offers, acceptance, consideration, illegal contracts, third-party contracts, contractual capacity, remedies and discharge of obligations;
Corporate/Commercial Law: complex negotiations, risk/change management, financial and managerial accounting, strategic financial planning, project management, international business/marketing, business and company law;
Civil Litigation: handling of litigation matters, drafting of pleadings, preparation of motions, discovery and pre-trial data certificates and notebooks;
Torts: negligence, international torts, strict liability, personal injury litigation, settlements and dispute resolution processes;
Criminal Law: investigations, drafting reports, statutory and common law, criminal theory and interpretation of statutes and application of criminal law procedures, laws of evidence and principles of natural justice and procedural fairness;
Public Law: business and economic regulation and ethical considerations;
Research: statutes, digest, case law, citations, encyclopaedias, dictionaries, online databases; and
Ethics: client confidences, conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law and regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Claims/Security/Risk Management 2014-2015
Bechtel Services Professional (Kitimat Modernization Project)
Practice Areas (Legal Compliance and Risk Management)
Providing Legal Compliance at Rio Tinto Alcan (Kitimat Modernization Project)
Managing access control in terms of Transport Canada Regulations
Conducting Risk Assessments and providing recommendations
Identify and oversee all related Operational matters
Managing all Contractor(s) claims/security concerns/matters
Investigating incidents and drafting/reviewing reports
Senior Claims/Contracts Manager / Senior Legal Advisor 2012-2013
Onside Restoration Corporation Vancouver, Head Office
Practice Areas (Claims, Contracts and Legal Compliance)
Provided Legal Advice in Contract Management Processes in EPC/M environment
Provided Legal Advice on Project Management Disputed Claims/Contract Matters
Provided Legal Advice in Administrative Procedural Law Matters
Drafting Reports and other Legal Documents for Senior Management
Investigating/ Reviewing Reports and Recommended Legal Matters to Lawyers
Articling Student / Lawyer 2010 -2011
McQuarrie Hunter LLP & L. Allison Maxwell Personal Law Corporation
Practice Areas
Provided Legal Advice on Claims and Contracts in an EPC/M and other Strategic Legal
Services in Provincial and Supreme Court Matters
Corporate and Commercial Law Matters ( Disputed Claim Matters, Drafting
Contracts and other Legal Documents)
Made Recommendations/Decisions through Reviewing and Analyzing Applicable
Laws
Small Claims Court Matters (Appearing in Disputed Claims and Negotiated
Settlements)
Human Rights Tribunal/Labour Law Matters (Alternative Dispute Resolutions
Negotiated)
ICBC and Employment Standards Claims (Advised on and Negotiated Settlements)
Paralegal & Operational Safety Officer/Manager 2009
Emterra Environmental Corporation, Surrey, BC
Practice Areas (Legal and Operations Safety Compliance)
Provided legal advised on the Contract Management process in an EPC/M environment
Legal Compliance, Health and Safety Legal Matters and OHS Investigations of
Orders (Implementation of Specialized Programs)
Managing WorkSafeBC Regulatory/Legal Requirements (Project Management)
Small Claims Court Matters and Corporate/Commercial Law Matters
ICBC and Employment Standards Claims (Advised on and Negotiated Settlements)
Paralegal (Corporate/Commercial Law) 2008
L. Allison Maxwell Personal Law Corporation, Maple Ridge, BC
Practice Areas
Corporate and Commercial Law Matters
Contracts and Real Estate
Wills, Trusts and Estate Matters
Professional Qualification 2001
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
District Court Judge / Magistrate (Head of Office) 1996-2005
Appointed to the office as a Judicial Officer in South Africa
Presiding Officer
District Court Judge/Magistrate (Head of Office), Noupoort, Northern Cape
Practice Areas
Adjudicated/Presided in Criminal, Civil and Family Law Matters
Ruled on Criminal and Civil Evidentiary Law Matters
Managing Criminal, Civil and Family law Matters
Child Welfare Maintenance (Child Support) Matters
Adjudicated/Presided over Domestic Violence Matters
Investigated Unnatural Deaths
Public Prosecutor 1992-1996
District and Regional Courts: Cape Town, Laingsburg and Mitchells Plain
Practice Areas
Possession and Dealing in narcotic offences
Assault and Sexual assault offences
Murder and Robbery offences
Culpable Homicide offences
Theft and all other common law offences
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Able to conduct effective leadership of multi-discipline teams with a fresh innovative perspective by ensuring the successful execution of Site Construction Contracts/Claims and reporting directly to the Site Execution Managers according to agreed commercial obligations, financial and qualitative targets identified;
Strong working knowledge and understanding of the Contract Management processes in an EPC/M environment;
Able to review existing contracts and agreements to ensure compliance is maintained and review subcontract and tender processes;
Able to develop and manage comprehensive design and construction claims, as necessary and develop contracts management best practices;
Able to manage the financial considerations around change orders and claims and prepare monthly reports on contract claims;
Able to prepare special reports, studies and statistical analysis as required by the project team and prepare risk registers and facilitate risk awareness with the project team;
Able to monitor the requirements for contract close-out to achieve formal project acceptance and assist during the project bid phase to ensure RFQ/RFP submissions are compliant and all outstanding risks are known and addressed;
Able to communicate with other members of the project team to put in place contract management best practices
Able to establish warranty processes and procedures for completed projects and liaise with corporate legal, as required and act as the point person for legal issues on behalf of the project team;
Able to understand scope of work for all project construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning efforts;
Able to understand overall project schedule, and develop detailed schedules for project execution activities to support systems completion and turnover;
Able to manage punch list preparation [deficiencies] for construction’s use in preparing various systems for pre-commissioning and commissioning;
Have knowledge of all aspects of Site Execution engineering, construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning;
Able to read and understand all standard engineering and vendor documents required for Site Execution and Construction;
Able to understand thoroughly the job specifications and vendor requirements related to various items of systems required for pre-commissioning and commissioning;
Able to manage a multidiscipline staff providing supervision to EPC/M Site Execution efforts;
Able to Communicate and Manage related department supervisors, and with EPC/M execution, HSE, engineering and pre-commissioning organization;
Basic knowledge of procurement regulations, policies and practices;
Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and policies, procedures and work practices;
Able to ensure leadership and motivation by establishing an open and broad communication of the principles, objectives, targets and processes including the feedback communication;
Able to maintain identification of needs, planning, execution and follow-up of appropriate training specific to the Contract Management Functions, when required;
Able to investigate and gather the evidence from a delay and disruption perspective, link it to the cause and prepare a full claim submission to the client;
Able to manage and oversee that the site portions of all contracts are followed and fulfilled to the benefit of the client;
Able to ensure that the correct Site Purchasing processes and tools are in place and followed;
Able to lead strategies by ensuring that all Site Costs are recorded in detail to provide transparent feedback in order improve the tender and budget preparation of future contracts;
Able to make proactive risk/claim assessments and ensure the Management of Site Construction contracts optimally;
Able to direct the Company Site Managers who are responsible for the on-time, correct and complete delivery of the Contract Management related project results as defined in the FIDIC/NEC contracts and agreements by:
- Ensuring that the processes, procedures, and application are applied
- Identifying the resources needed (employees, skills and consultants)
- Manage the allocated work load
Able to provide effective people management and the management of facilities within the Company and support detailed scheduling, planning, coordination of work and continuous supervision early recognition of possible critical deadlines arrangement or demand for and implementation of corrective actions forwarding of information to the Site Managers, the Project Management and delegating line office;
Able to report to the Execution Manager and direct the preparation of reports and manage the daily operations through direct involvement, budgeting and strategic planning of the overall design and deployment of all office initiatives;
Comfortable with financial and accounting practices, legal and technical issues related to this position and optimizing the financial results of the client for Site Construction Contracts;
Able to take initiative and coordinate appropriate responses (written and verbal) to all relevant stakeholders with best practice solutions;
Take a leading role in developing and implementing innovative and practical approaches to projects, programs, and services by recommending changes to policy and procedures for effective management;
Able to work cooperatively and productively in a team orientated environment with staff and provide advice and guidance to assist in their duties to achieve effective performance targets; and
Implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory/legal requirements and statutory obligations.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Strong corporate/commercial transactional advisory skills, which can be readily applied to the Corporation and its Business Units, with a pragmatic attitude and business focus enhancing the Vision and Values of the Company;
Good understanding of Contractual Agreements and Claims and Knowledge of Corporate/Commercial Business Operations and Contract Law; Good understanding of Contractual Agreements and Claims and Knowledge of Corporate/Commercial and Contract Law;
Able to supervise and safely coordinate the efforts and activities of multiple contractors in and throughout construction Projects with superior organization skills and knowledge of multifunctional aspects of construction, logistics, pre-commissioning and commissioning;
Demonstrated “in-charge” and safe experience as a Contracts Manager/Construction Manager with major capital project construction experience;
Working knowledge of specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria;
Working knowledge of practices, processes, and expectations with respect to Systems Completion and Commissioning;
Previous successful construction management role during Project Management and Construction execution phases taking high energy initiative;
Able to implement the Division Responsibilities Matrix which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various (Sub)Contract Management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to (Sub)Contract Administration;
Able to administer assigned (Sub)Contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties and preparing periodic status reports for the Execution Manager;
Able to coordinate with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, (sub)contract performance, (sub)contract administration and other major matters;
Able to administer Complex Contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining a settlement;
Able to represent the Company in contractual discussions of moderate complexity and in (sub)contract negotiations;
Able to administer information programs to ensure mutual understanding of (sub)contract terms and conditions;
Able to provide operational supervision to (Sub)contract Specialist(s) and/or other (Sub)contract Administrators;
Ensure the undertaking of Project Contract Management functions are in accordance with the applicable rules, regulations codes, and standards and according to best industry practices;
Inform and train the Project Contract Managers for the efficient and effective application of the Project;
Proven litigation experience, or related work experiences with extensive business regulatory compliance and trial experience;
Proven analytical skills with an ability to identify and appreciate the significance of legal issues, recognize legal and reputational risk and develop cost effective legal and business resolutions;
Proven interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with Business Units, both internal and external stakeholders and at managing outside legal resources;
Able to work well within a diverse large multi-cultural jobsite and demonstrated ability to supervise and manage;
Problem-solving and analytical skills to synthesize large volumes of information and draw appropriate conclusions;
Able to function under pressure in a calm and professional manner and handling confidential and sensitive communication (written and verbal) effectively and responsibly thereby ensuring updates and communication to the Execution Manager, Senior Management and Administrative Staff through efficient informal and formal management decision-making processes;
Able to work very closely with the Execution Manager in the management of core Business Operations and Corporate Services;
Able to develop, empower, lead, direct, recruit, train, mentor, and coach Staff to ensure team performance targets are met and to provide expert and technical advice on multiple levels, making recommendations and oversee all matters pertaining to this position;
Drafted corporate/commercial transactions, legal contracts/agreements and other legal documents;
Optimal utilization of resource materials and systems for Research and Development;
Possess those minimum computer skills required to be effective in the performance of the work;
Demonstrated knowledge of HSE standards and procedures;
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project;
Skilled: In negotiating effectively to resolve complaints and influence positive actions;
Skilled: In Strategic Financial Management, Project Management, Computer Literacy, Dispute Resolution and an Innovative Thinker and Analytically Skilled;
Skilled: In Report writing and problem solving, drafting legal contracts and reviewing and analyzing applicable laws by using the library and the internet including but not limited to case management systems, Microsoft software and social media; and
Skilled: In the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory/ legal requirements and statutory obligations.
INTERESTS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Cub and Scout Leader 2006-2011
7th Mountain Burnaby and 1st Port Coquitlam Scouting Groups
Judicial Officers’ Association 2004-2005
Secretary of the Judicial Officers’ Association Northern Cape, South Africa
Facilitator 2002-2005
Race, Law and Gender Unit of the University of Cape Town, South Africa
REFERRENCES
Available upon request
Clarence J. Roberts
791 Citadel Drive
Port Coquitlam, BC
V3C 6B1
December 8, 2015
Dear Sir/Madam
Re: Contract Manager:
I write to apply for the captioned position. My unique education and employment history have provided me with a diverse skill set that would allow me to make a valuable contribution to your Company. I am highly proficient in the English language, both in written and verbal communication skills, sufficient to explain complex issues in a succinct and plain manner. I am professional, results-oriented and thrive in a team-oriented environment where I have demonstrated self-direction, initiative, and creativity. I am highly organized and detailed-oriented and able to work with a diverse population, having exceptional interpersonal experience and highly effective in stressful situations. Throughout my managerial and legal career I have worked on high profile and multi-complex legal and administrative matters as Public Prosecutor, District Court Judge / Magistrate (Head of Office) and Senior Claims/Contracts Manager / Senior Legal Advisor for the past twenty one years. My extensive knowledge and experience enhanced a strong commitment to Commercial Management and Construction/Contracts/Claims processes in an EPC/M environment, commercial contracts, investigations of claims, management of core business operations, strategic administrative operational legal practices, legal compliance, investigations, project management, risk management, arbitration and mediation or complex negotiations with relevant stakeholders. I am also skilled in strategic financial and managerial accounting to ensure compliance with legislative regulations or policy challenges in a business environment. I have therefore proved my leadership abilities to work efficiently, provided initiative and effectively directed the work of others.
I have acquired relevant managerial and legal qualifications for the captioned position. My extensive experiences combined with my legal background have inspired me to pursue a career as Contract Manager. I am, however open and interested in gaining a broad exposure to all of the key responsibilities identified for this position, in which your Company excels. I have enhanced my core competencies with the completion of an MBA-Degree in which I have also been evaluated and accredited by World Education Services Canada. I have also gained valuable Canadian legal and business experience whilst working at Emterra Environmental, McQuarrie Hunter LLP, L. Allison Maxwell Personal Law Corporation, Onside Restoration Corporation and Bechtel (Kitimat Modernization Project) in managing large construction contracts, investigations of claims, managing complex projects, legal compliance, business development, strategic financial and managerial accounting, arbitration, mediation or complex negotiations and corporate / commercial law matters. I have also made valuable contributions within the practice areas of commercial contracts and claims, strategic and operational leadership, operational planning and administrative processes, providing legal advice, dispute resolutions, settlements, operational risk/change management, procurement, project management, legal compliance, legal advice, dispute resolutions, negotiated settlements and other related corporate / commercial law matters.
Please find enclosed my resume for your review. Should you require any further information on my resume, please do not hesitate to contact me through the address, by e-mail or telephone numbers listed.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
I am looking forward to meet with you in an interview at your convenience.
Yours truly,
Clarence J. Roberts
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