Construction Procurement Specialist

Tundra Technical Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Construction Procurement Specialist in Toronto to manage pre-award procurement for large construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation and contract administration skills, and experience in public-sector projects. This contract position offers a competitive hourly rate of CA$45.00 to CA$75.00. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of procurement experience.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation skills.
• Experience in high-value, public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for large construction contracts.
• Coordinate procurement schedules and bid evaluations.
• Lead negotiation and debriefing meetings.

Skills

Construction procurement experience on large projects

DBB contract experience (MasterFormat)

Public and / or private sector procurement experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related field

3+ years of procurement / contract administration experience

Strong knowledge of the Construction Act

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Specialist | Connecting Top Talent in Engineering, Energy & Technology Sectors

About the Role: We’re seeking a Construction Procurement Specialist to support pre-award procurement activities for large, complex construction and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong negotiation and contract administration skills who thrives in high-value, public-sector projects.

Base pay range

CA$45.00 / hr - CA$75.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for large construction contracts (DBB – Design-Bid-Build).
• Coordinate procurement schedules, RFP / NRFP processes, and bid evaluations.
• Lead negotiation, pre-bid, kick-off, and debriefing meetings.
• Review and refine scopes of work, technical specifications, and statements of work.
• Conduct market research and ensure competitive, transparent procurement practices.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Construction procurement experience on large projects
• DBB contract experience (MasterFormat)
• Public and / or private sector procurement experience

Nice-to-Have

• Supply chain / procurement certifications (SCMAO, OPBA, etc.)
• Pre-award bid management, RFP / NRFP experience

Education & Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3+ years of procurement / contract administration experience
• Strong knowledge of the Construction Act, construction practices, and contract management

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative
• Project Management
• Production

Industries

• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• Rail Transportation
• Engineering Services