Contract Specialist

Jooble; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Contract Specialist to facilitate contract execution and ensure compliance on major projects. The role encompasses contract administration, stakeholder communication, and issue resolution. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree with significant experience in the energy sector and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in contract administration, preferably in the energy sector.
• Strong understanding of energy industry contracting processes.
• Experience managing complex construction contracts with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and administration of contracts from execution through closeout.
• Draft purchase orders, scopes of work, and pricing documentation.
• Monitor contract compliance and notify deviations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and documentation

Collaborative, proactive, and highly organized

Ability to handle multiple priorities and resolve problems efficiently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business, legal, or technical discipline

Associate degree with 7–10 years of contract administration experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Oracle

Job description

Workrise is seeking a Contract Specialist to support the execution and administration of complex capital and maintenance project contracts. This role ensures contractual compliance, facilitates communication between stakeholders, and helps resolve issues 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 requirements are reflected in final documents.
• Manage contractor documentation, communication, and change order workflows.
• Monitor contract compliance and notify deviations or non-compliance.
• Lead contract document control and retention activities.
• Coordinate resolution of contractual issues with legal, project management, construction, and procurement teams.
• Review and validate contractor invoices for compliance.
• Prepare meeting agendas and notes related to contracts.
• Support audit preparations and post-project closeout procedures.
• Provide weekly updates on contract status 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 managing 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and Oracle.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and resolve problems efficiently.

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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Construction