Senior Subcontract Specialist

Worley; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits from day 1

Three weeks of paid vacation

Friday afternoons off

Friday half-day schedule

In-office Monday to Thursday

Job summary

Worley Construction Canada in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Subcontracts Specialist to own complex subcontracting packages and influence project strategy from planning through execution. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and drive value across major industrial construction initiatives.

The role requires a seasoned procurement professional with a track record in EPC or capital projects, capable of mentoring teams and shaping commercial outcomes on a national scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in subcontracting, procurement, contracts, or commercial management.
• Experience supporting major industrial construction, EPC, or capital projects.
• Strong commercial judgment and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify contractual and commercial risk and translate it into practical recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontracting activities across the project lifecycle.
• Develop subcontracting, sourcing, and award strategies with project teams.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, recommendations, and contract awards.
• Work with project stakeholders to develop clear scopes of work and commercially sound subcontract agreements.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage qualified subcontractors.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, terms, risk allocation, and contractual requirements.
• Manage subcontract administration through execution, including changes, invoicing, claims, performance issues, and closeout.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks and provide practical guidance to project teams.
• Build productive relationships with subcontractors, clients, construction teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of subcontracting processes and practices.

Skills

Subcontracting

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgment

Education

SCMP or equivalent certification

Post-secondary education

Job description

Job Description - Senior Subcontract Specialist (EDM01S9)

Senior Subcontract Specialist - EDM01S9

Company : WorleyCord

Primary Location

CAN-AB-Edmonton

Other Locations

Job

Construction

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today’s needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join Worley Construction Canada. This is an opportunity for a strong commercial professional who wants to take ownership of complex subcontracting packages, influence project strategy, negotiate meaningful agreements, and work closely with project and construction teams from planning through execution.

If you enjoy the commercial side of major construction projects and want a role where your judgment and experience can directly influence project outcomes, this may be a great fit.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work on major industrial construction, energy, and infrastructure projects
• Take ownership of complex, high-value subcontracting packages
• Influence sourcing, contracting, and commercial strategies
• Partner directly with project, construction, procurement, and commercial leaders
• Mentor others and help strengthen subcontracting practices across the business
• Build experience across Worley’s Canadian project portfolio and global network

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health and dental benefits from day one
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually
• Friday afternoons off
• Monday to Thursday in office
• Friday flexible work location with a half-day schedule
• Opportunities for future site assignments for those interested in broadening their project experience

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Subcontracts Specialist, you’ll lead subcontracting activities across the project lifecycle, balancing commercial strategy, project requirements, risk, and strong subcontractor relationships.

You’ll:

• Develop subcontracting, sourcing, and award strategies with project teams
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, negotiations, recommendations, and contract awards
• Work with project stakeholders to develop clear scopes of work and commercially sound subcontract agreements
• Identify, evaluate, and engage qualified subcontractors
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, terms, risk allocation, and contractual requirements
• Manage subcontract administration through execution, including changes, invoicing, claims, performance issues, and closeout
• Identify commercial and contractual risks and provide practical guidance to project teams
• Build productive relationships with subcontractors, clients, construction teams, and internal stakeholders
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous improvement of subcontracting processes and practices

What You Bring

We’re looking for an experienced procurement, subcontracts, or commercial professional who brings:

• 10+ years of experience in subcontracting, procurement, contracts, or commercial management
• Experience supporting major industrial construction, EPC, or capital projects
• Strong commercial judgment and contract negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex subcontract packages from sourcing through closeoutThe ability to identify contractual and commercial risk and translate it into practical recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Confidence working with competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Assets

• SCMP designation or other relevant supply chain/commercial certification
• Relevant post-secondary education
• Experience supporting field construction or site-based project execution

Bring Your Commercial Expertise to Projects That Matter

If you’re an experienced subcontracting professional looking for greater ownership, exposure to complex projects, and the opportunity to influence how work is sourced, negotiated, and executed, we’d like to hear from you.

What You Bring

We’re looking for an experienced procurement, subcontracts, or commercial professional who brings:

• 10+ years of experience in subcontracting, procurement, contracts, or commercial management
• Experience supporting major industrial construction, EPC, or capital projects
• Strong commercial judgment and contract negotiation skills
• Experience managing complex subcontract packages from sourcing through closeoutThe ability to identify contractual and commercial risk and translate it into practical recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Confidence working with competing priorities in a fast‑paced project environment
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Assets

• SCMP designation or other relevant supply chain/commercial certification
• Relevant post-secondary education
• Experience supporting field construction or site-based project execution

Bring Your Commercial Expertise to Projects That Matter

If you’re an experienced subcontracting professional looking for greater ownership, exposure to complex projects, and the opportunity to influence how work is sourced, negotiated, and executed, we’d like to hear from you.

Moving forward together

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. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

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.