Position ScopeWe are seeking a Contract Specialist to support Operations by providing practical, operations-focused advice relating to existing and proposed contracts that will allow the company to identify and mitigate risks during its bidding and operational activities. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, who thrives in a high-performing, innovative team environment while making a significant impact.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Be Doing- Participate in all phases of the RFx cycle to ensure NACG's proposals align accurately with contractual documents, from initial client document review to contract finalization.
- Review and evaluate RFx packages, developing effective bidding strategies and ensuring contract terms reflect NACG's interests in scope, conditions, schedules, and bonus/performance clauses.
- Develop and review Subcontractor RFx packages to ensure alignment with NACG's goals for scope, terms, schedules, and bonus/performance clauses.
- Ensure a clear understanding of client, subcontractor, and NACG obligations through comprehensive bid review and job kick-off meetings.
- Provide expert advice across NACG divisions on contract negotiation, finalization, and subcontract management.
- Support Operations' field projects with essential corporate contract and subcontract oversight.
- Oversee contract and subcontract administration, managing changes and updates to control systems for accurate commitment tracking.
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures governing contract management.
- Monitor performance to ensure compliance with commitments outlined in contractual agreements.
- Collaborate with finance, estimating, operations, legal, and other stakeholders to maintain adherence to project guidelines.
- Implement and manage controls to effectively handle changes in scope, terms, conditions, schedule adjustments, material delivery, and performance/bonus criteria.
- Coordinate and assist in client contract audits, ensuring thorough and timely responses.
- Educate and guide office and operations staff on contractual obligations and issues.
- Stay informed of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry practices impacting company contracts and construction operations.
QualificationsWhat Makes You the ONE- 7 years or more of contract management experience, preferably in construction.
- Strong knowledge of construction, contract, and business law.
- A strong background in negotiating commercial terms and conditions, and handling contractual matters such as warranty, liability, indemnity, and insurance issues.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial, technical, and legal issues and develop practical solutions.
- Strong organizational skills to perform and manage competing priorities with attention to detail.
- Self motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving policy and procedures.
- Field-based contract management experience in industrial, energy, mining, or construction industries.
- Experience with Microsoft suite of software products, including SharePoint.
SummaryWhat’s NextAfter you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we'd like to meet with. Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for our Acheson Head Office, you will be scheduled to undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Reference and/or Background check including Criminal Record Check
