Senior Site Contracts Lead for Infrastructure Projects

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Specialist to support a major capital projects portfolio.

This role will work on rotation at site and manage the development and execution of complex construction contract packages from planning through award, helping ensure critical milestones are achieved on schedule. Initially a 12 month contract term, the project portfolio will continue into late 2028/2029.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement and contract management experience.
• Experience leading complex construction procurement for major capital projects.
• Knowledge of commercial contract terms including risk allocation, insurance, indemnities, liquidated damages, and performance security.

Responsibilities

• Lead major contract packages from procurement strategy through contract award and handoff to contract administration.
• Manage EPC contracts for capital development
• Develop sourcing and contracting strategies that align with project objectives, governance requirements, commercial controls, and project timelines.
• Prepare RFPs, contract documents, and supporting procurement materials.
• Coordinate technical, commercial, and legal input throughout the procurement process.
• Manage bidder communications, clarifications, evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare clear award recommendations and procurement documentation that support transparent decision making.
• Review and negotiate key commercial terms including pricing models, risk allocation, insurance, indemnities, performance security, and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, markups, indirect costs, and commercial structures to support cost-effective contract outcomes.
• Support contract implementation, change readiness, and a smooth transition to post-award administration.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Finance, Indigenous Relations, and Supply Chain teams to deliver successful procurement outcomes.
• Help integrate Indigenous procurement and local participation commitments into contract strategies where applicable.
• Contribute to multiple high-value procurement packages supporting major infrastructure construction projects.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

RFP development

Negotiations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or related field

SCMP designation or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Senior Site Contracts Specialist to support a major capital projects portfolio.

This role will work on rotation at site and manage the development and execution of complex construction contract packages from planning through award, helping ensure critical milestones are achieved on schedule. Initially a 12 month contract term, the project portfolio will continue into late 2028/2029.