Contract Professional
- Pay Rate: $60.52/hour, depending on experience
- Contract Length: 1 Year
- Location: Burnaby, or Vernon British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring a two (2) Contract Professionals on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
Our clients Infrastructure Project Delivery (CIPD) business unit is seeking two highly skilled Contract Professionals to join its team. These consultant roles are responsible for hands-on contract management and administration across a diverse range of projects, including construction, engineered supply, and supply-and-install equipment contracts. The ideal candidates will bring expertise in contract execution, risk management, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance and efficiency in project delivery.
Location & Work Model
Primary Locations: Positions will be based at either the Vernon or Burnaby, BC Offices with occasional site travel required.
Note: Please mark your preferred location (Vernon or Edmonds) in your submission. Preference will be given to candidates interested in working from the Vernon or Edmonds offices.
Work Model: This role follows a hybrid work model, offering the flexibility to work remotely for 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
The Contract Professional will be responsible for a broad range of contract management and administration activities, including:
- Contract Execution & Administration:
- Perform day-to-day contract management activities such as managing contract scope, contract changes, claims/disputes, and progression payments.
- Other duties may include leading progress meetings, monitoring schedules, accrual reporting, tracking submittals and deliverables, interpreting contract terms, and contract close-outs.
- Pre-Award Involvement:
- Execute pre-award early involvement activities, such as the review of supply chain strategies, contracting plans, scopes of work, specifications, draft RFx documents, and the final contract document.
- Identify areas of improvement that enhance vendor performance under the contract.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Work closely with and provide leadership to project teams to ensure contract execution aligns with project requirements.
- Foster collaboration, guide teams through contract processes, and proactively address challenges to maintain performance and compliance.
- Financial & Performance Management:
- Oversee contract and resource budgets with the development and management of work packages to ensure efficient allocation, cost control, and alignment with project objectives.
- Monitor, analyze, and provide reporting to project stakeholders around contract performance, covering financial metrics and other key indicators.
- Strategic Improvement:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assist in the design and implementation of innovative strategies to improve internal processes and enhance vendor management while optimizing contract spend.
Qualifications
- 12 years progressive experience managing complex contracts, (covering diverse projects like construction, engineered supply, and supply-and-install equipment contracts. Management)
- Strong technical background or competency in engineering and design is an asset.
- Hands-on experience in the entire lifecycle, from pre-award early involvement (reviewing RFx documents, Scopes of Work) to contract close-outs.
- Experience operating within crown corporations or government environments and/or familiarization with the Utility industry sector would be beneficial.
- Ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders, effectively mitigate risks, and drive cost optimization through innovative approaches.
- Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent
- Certificate in Project Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent, an asset
- Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Additional Information
- Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
- Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
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