Term: One (1) year with option to extend for an additional year
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP (Urgent Request)
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
Location of Work: Remote with possible on-site visits to Chalk River if requested by line management
Job Summary
The Senior Contract Administrator provides leadership and oversight related to contract management activities, for large projects with multiple contracts of high value, complexity and/or risk. In this role you will act as a liaison and be accountable for the delivery of contract administration/management activities, with support from Contract Administrators, as required. You will also be responsible for managing the contractual requirements and relationships between Raise’s client and their Contractors/Suppliers, to ensure both parties have fulfilled their mutual contractual obligations
You must be versed in both pre- and post-contract management activities to succeed in this role.
Educations and Experience Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Law, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Engineering and/or Contract Administration.
- Designation holder or enrolment in a Certified Supply Chain Program (E.g., National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)-Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) etc.) is considered an asset.
- 10+ years pertinent experience or equivalent experience with projects and/or construction projects.
Skills and Experience Requirements
- Demonstrated understanding of contract terminology and contract interpretation, contract strategies, pricing models (e.g., Fixed Price, Unit, Time and Material (T&M), Target Cost, etc.) and various contract risks and liabilities.
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of Quality Assurance programs.
- Understanding of Financial (cost) management and accounting practices.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance programs is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract management, contract law, procurement practices/processes and tasks, with emphasis on complex procurements where the participation of technical experts are required (e.g., technical experts, legal, quality assurance, etc.).
- Candidates need to demonstrate target cost experience on large scale projects such as infrastructure projects, large nuclear related projects.
- Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in customer service, relationship management, negotiations, and/or conflict, claims and dispute resolution.
- Experience in a highly regulated or nuclear environment would be an asset.
- Technical background or demonstrated understanding of design/construction contracts would be an asset.
- Must be able to work independently, establish priorities to meet conflicting deadlines, and to resolve conflicts promptly.
- Must possess strong work ethics and sense of accountability, and a willingness to devote additional/extended hours, when required.
- Must be able to interpret scopes of work, drawings and/or technical specifications, and understand basic technical and quality issues.
- Possesses excellent skills pertaining to attention to detail, written and oral communication, time management, coordination, planning, organization, problem solving, analysis, research, reporting, customer service, and leadership.
- Must possess strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead others through influence rather than authority.
- Must use their leadership, organizational and time management skills to lead, coordinate and facilitate contract administration/management requirements for multiple and/or large Contracts.
- Possesses strong computer skills, and knowledge of MS Office Suite programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint). Good working knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite, SharePoint, ATOM, ISNetworld, E-Sign, and Contract Risk Management applications such as AVEVA, is considered an asset.
- Must be able to maintain organized, clear and concise electronic documentation and contract files, during all stages of the procurement, as defined by CNL’s policies/guidelines.
- Demonstration of strong emotional intelligence and communication skills to work with a wide range of Stakeholders.
- Evidence of effective analytical abilities to interpret data and use to develop strategies and tactics.
- Sound knowledge and appreciation of ethical contracting and business conduct and practices and demonstrates a high level of professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate and align staff, Internal Customers, Stakeholders and Contractors/Suppliers.
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