Senior Manager, Contracts

WorleyParsons; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts, in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves leading contract strategies for large-scale projects, managing complex contracts, and ensuring effective project delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in supply chain and contracts management, with strong negotiation and leadership skills. Join us to make an impact in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong project delivery and governance experience on large-scale EPCM projects.
• Experience in managing complex contracts and contractor performance.
• Ability to negotiate terms and understand business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Contract Strategies and Plans for projects.
• Manage contract changes and develop claim defense strategies.
• Provide approvals and documentation for payment of invoices.

Skills

Supply Chain project delivery

Contract negotiation

Project management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

University Degree in related field

Professional designation in Contract Management

Job description

Job Description - Senior Manager, Contracts

Senior Manager, Contracts

Company: Worley

Primary Location

Job: Contracts

Schedule

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 7, 2025

Reporting Manager Title: Vice President, Supply Chain

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose

The Senior Manager, Contracts will provide hands-on leadership, project-focused governance, and functional support with a primary emphasis on the successful project delivery of a key large project (EPCM), while contributing to continuous improvement, consistency, and excellence in project performance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of Contract Strategies and Plans for a key large project.
• Completes contract assignments for all phases of contractual undertakings. Typically handles the complex contracts – e.g. Construction and Fabrication.
• Understands and applies a thorough knowledge of the principles governing the business terms and conditions of contracts being negotiated.
• Identify, solicit and select reliable contractors to supply consultant, speciality and construction services to support project execution.
• Negotiate terms & conditions, prepare contracts, monitor contractor performance and delivery of services to meet objectives.
• Responsible for successfully managing contract changes post-award. This involves analyzing and responding to contractor correspondence to ensure effective project delivery and support the Client’s rights and remedies under the contract.
• Develop claim defense strategies and engage legal resources as required.
• Provide agreed approvals and supporting documentation for payment of invoices to ensure the required services to Worley and its clients.
• Ensures alignment of their project with broader organizational standards, initiatives, and objectives.
• Manages and directs project work directly or through leads or professionals leading others.

Qualifications

Technical and Industry Experience

• Strong Supply Chain (Contracts) project delivery and governance experience, on large-scale EPCM industrial projects.
• Extensive and functionally relevant experience including supervisory, project management and/or technical experience.
• Possesses an understanding of business strategies, culture and work to achieve results and can execute work beyond the scope of individual function.
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop tactical plans for implementing organizational goals and oversees the design of new concepts and ideas related to projects as well as functional area of expertise.
• Broad knowledge of functional area and ability to implement and lead organizational project change effectively.
• Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• University Degree (or equivalent) in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Professional designation in Contract Management is beneficial.
• Extensive experience in Supply Chain (Contracts), including major project experience (EPCM).

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.