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

Job Type: Contract
Positions to fill: 1
Start Date: Nov 01, 2023
Job End Date: Nov 30, 2024
Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable
Job ID: 133155
Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria
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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.