Senior Contracts Specialist - Claims

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee post‑award administration for large infrastructure and operational projects, ensuring suppliers meet commitments while projects stay on time, within budget, and to required quality.

Based in the Lower Mainland with a hybrid work arrangement (office 3 days/week and site visits), the role demands 8+ years in contract management, strong risk and supplier performance skills, and clear English communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing large scale, complex vendor contracts.
• Strong contract administration and contract management experience essential.
• Experience managing full contract lifecycle including pre-award and post-award activities.
• Strong understanding of procurement, supplier performance, and commercial risk.
• Experience with cross-functional project teams and suppliers.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics or related discipline; or equivalent education/experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience with major infrastructure, engineering, or regulated utilities is a plus.
• Project Management or Supply Chain Management certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-award contract administration for complex contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Identify issues and risks early; coordinate solutions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage contract changes, performance concerns, and other post-award activities.
• Build productive relationships with suppliers, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Track contract usage and financial performance against budgets.
• Prepare contract reporting and provide timely risk and issue updates.
• Support pre-award activities including sourcing and procurement processes.
• Provide contract and procurement guidance using sound commercial judgment.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Cross-functional teamwork

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law/Economics or related field

PM/SCM certification (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Contract Manager to support complex contracts for major infrastructure and operational projects. This role is focused primarily on post-award contract administration and management, helping ensure suppliers meet their commitments while projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• This is a hybrid contract opportunity for candidates based in the Lower Mainland. The successful candidate will work from the corporate office 3 days per week with occasional site visits.
• Responsibilities
• Lead post-award contract administration and management for complex contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Identify contract issues and risks early and coordinate timely solutions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage contract changes, performance concerns, commercial issues, and other post-award activities.
• Build productive working relationships with suppliers, project teams, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
• Track contract usage, commitments, and financial performance against approved budgets.
• Prepare clear contract reporting and provide stakeholders with timely updates on risks, performance, and key issues.
• Support pre-award activities as required, including sourcing and procurement processes.
• Provide contract and procurement guidance to internal teams using sound commercial judgment and supply chain practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support successful project and operational outcomes.
• Support contracts across multiple project locations and participate in occasional site visits within British Columbia.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience managing large scale, complex vendor contracts.
• Strong contract administration and contract management experience is essential.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities.
• Strong understanding of contract management, procurement, supplier performance, and commercial risk.
• Experience working effectively with suppliers and cross-functional project teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills in a professional environment.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with major equipment, infrastructure, engineering, construction, capital projects, or regulated utilities is an asset.
• Project Management or Supply Chain Management certification is an asset.

Remuneration

• Contract opportunity with a target rate of $80 per hour.

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.