Construction Contract Specialist — Strategic Impact & Growth

North American Construction Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety program

Market aligned compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

GRRSP matching

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Half-Day Fridays

Job summary

North American Construction Group in Canada is seeking a Contract Specialist to support Operations by providing practical, operations-focused advice on contracts to identify and mitigate risks during bidding and execution.

You will review RFx packages, negotiate terms, monitor changes, and collaborate with finance, estimating, operations and legal to ensure compliance and maximize value. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 years or more of contract management experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction, contract, and business law.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

North American Construction Group in Canada is seeking a Contract Specialist to support Operations by providing practical, operations-focused advice on contracts to identify and mitigate risks during bidding and execution.

You will review RFx packages, negotiate terms, monitor changes, and collaborate with finance, estimating, operations and legal to ensure compliance and maximize value. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.