Contract Specialist

Workrise; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract Specialist to oversee complex capital and maintenance project contracts. This pivotal role involves ensuring contractual compliance, facilitating stakeholder communications, and managing contract documentation for projects valued up to $400MM. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling contract-related challenges, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on high-value infrastructure projects. Join a team dedicated to driving successful contract execution and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in contract administration.
• Strong understanding of energy industry contracting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and administration of contracts from execution through closeout.
• Monitor contract compliance and provide clear notifications of deviations.

Skills

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Workrise is looking for a Contract Specialist to support the execution and administration of complex capital and maintenance project contracts. This high-impact role ensures contractual compliance, facilitates key communications between stakeholders, and helps drive timely issue resolution across projects valued up to $400MM.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and administration of contracts from execution through closeout.
• Draft purchase orders, scopes of work, exhibits, and pricing documentation.
• Participate in contract negotiations and ensure all functional requirements are reflected in final documents.
• Manage contractor documentation, communication, and change order workflows.
• Monitor contract compliance and provide clear notifications of deviations or non-compliance.
• Lead contract document control and retention activities.
• Coordinate resolution of contractual issues with internal teams (legal, project management, construction, procurement).
• Review and validate contractor invoices for contract compliance.
• Prepare contract-related meeting agendas and notes.
• Support audit preparation and participate in post-project closeout procedures.
• Provide weekly contract status updates and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business, legal, or technical discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience;
• — or an Associate degree with 7–10 years of contract administration experience in construction, engineering, or legal functions (preferably in the energy sector).
• Strong understanding of energy industry contracting processes and documentation.
• Experience administering complex construction contracts with multiple stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Collaborative, proactive, and highly organized
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and Oracle
• Able to handle multiple priorities and resolve problems efficiently

This role offers a critical opportunity to ensure successful contract execution and compliance on complex, high-value infrastructure projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy navigating contract and construction challenges, this could be a great fit.