Contracts Specialist

agilius work solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in procurement is seeking a skilled professional to facilitate the acquisition of engineering and construction goods and services. The successful candidate will manage contracts, ensure compliance, and negotiate effectively, contributing to project success. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for career growth, with flexible work locations in Calgary or northern Alberta.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Work location options in Calgary or northern Alberta

Opportunities for resume enhancement and career growth

Flights and camp accommodations provided from Edmonton or Calgary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and contract documentation.
• Legal knowledge, including contract law.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract development through all lifecycle stages.
• Administer active contracts to ensure compliance with deliverables.
• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation best practices

Research skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or Legal Studies

Job description

Facilitate acquisition of engineering and construction goods and services:

1. Schedule RFXs (EOI, RFI, RFQ, RFP); notify stakeholders; assemble RFX documents; conduct pre-bid meetings and bid openings; and prepare agreements.
2. Manage contract development through all lifecycle stages (draft, revision, approval, filing, and closeout), ensuring compliance with insurance, legal requirements, and internal processes.
3. Prepare contractual agreements based on client needs, selecting the most effective compensation model for each scope.
4. Draft contractual terms in legally binding language, aligning with Business Unit objectives.
5. Administer active contracts to ensure completion and compliance with deliverables, collaborating with project managers and responsible parties.
6. Understand cost-driving variables in scopes of work to negotiate proposals and change orders effectively.
7. Assess contractor performance to identify the need for contract amendments.
8. Maintain professional interactions with colleagues, contractors, Business Units, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate brings:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of procurement, sourcing, contract documentation, and legal specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal, research, listening, and collaboration skills.
• Legal knowledge, including contract law, with the ability to discuss agreements and implications with legal professionals.
• Proficiency in negotiation best practices, considering cultural norms and company interests.
• Knowledge of union agreements and understanding their impact on compensation.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Work location options in Calgary or northern Alberta sites.
• Opportunities for resume enhancement and career growth.
• Flights and camp accommodations provided from Edmonton or Calgary.