Contract Professional

TEEMA; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Contract Professional to manage and administer various projects in British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in contract management, with strong skills in negotiations and risk management. Responsibilities include overseeing contract performance and leading project teams. This is a 12-month contract role with competitive hourly rates ranging from $57.00 to $70.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years progressive experience managing complex contracts.
• Strong technical background in engineering and design is an asset.
• Experience in crown corporations or government environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Day to day contract management activities including claims and disputes.
• Execute pre-award activities to improve vendor performance.
• Provide leadership to project teams for contract execution.
• Oversee contract and resource budgets.
• Monitor and report on contract performance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiating

Risk management

Cost optimization

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering

SCMP-PMAC Designation

IACCM Certification

PMP Designation

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title: Contract Professional Job ID: 84227 Location: Prince George, British Columbia

Overview

The Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery (CIPD) business unit is looking for two highly skilled contract professionals to join its team. These consultants will be 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.

What you will be doing

• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with and provide leadership to project teams to ensure contract execution aligns with project requirements. This includes fostering collaboration, guiding teams through contract processes, and proactively addressing challenges to maintain performance and compliance.
• 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 the project stakeholders, around contract performance, covering financial metrics and other key indicators.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assist in the design and implementation of innovative strategies to improve internal processes, and to enhance vendor management while optimizing contract spend.

What you must have

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering (experience in lieu will be considered).
• Partial or full completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP‑PMAC) Designation, International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) Certification, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation is an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract management, including the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders, effectively mitigate risks, and drive cost optimization through innovative approaches.
• Minimum of 12 years progressive experience managing complex contracts.
• Experience operating within crown corporations or government environments and/or familiarization with the Utility industry sector would be beneficial.
• Strong technical background or competency in engineering and design is an asset.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communications, negotiating, project management, planning and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Salary/Rate Range: $57.00 – $70.00 per hour

Term: 12‑month contract; most likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com