Senior Contracts Manager to review vendor claims and contracts, risk assessment and price structures for a large construction project - Fort St. John - 19528

Our Utilities Client is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to review vendor claims and contracts, risk assessment and price structures for a large construction project - Fort St. John - 19528

Initially 12-month contract with high chance of extension. Based in Fort St. John

Must Have:

• 9+ years of Contract management experience or equivalent with experience supporting projects and managing suppliers
• Experience with complex construction/Engineering contracts actively managing contract changes and claims
• Class 5 Driver's License in good standing

Responsibilities: 

• This is an advisory role providing support to experienced Project Managers and Construction Managers
• Work is predominantly post-award working on complex contracts with substantial values.
• Ensure suppliers fulfill their contractual obligations by monitoring contract performance, identifying issues, taking timely action to resolve issues, and communicating with stakeholders to minimize risk and maximize supplier performance.
• Establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between suppliers, stakeholders, and supply chain organization through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting enabling the successful implementation of sourcing initiatives. 
• An educational/employment background in Quantity Surveying would be more appropriate for this role than Business, Law or Economics. Similarly, any postgraduate studies or a demonstrated interest in dispute resolution/arbitration would be more beneficial than PMP/SCMP certification.