Responsibilities :

Facilitate acquisition of engineering and construction goods and services : RFXs (EOI, RFI, RFQ, RFP) scheduling; noticing;

assembling RFxs documents; pre-bid meetings and bid openings; and preparation of agreements

• Manage contract development through all lifecycle stages (draft, revision, approval, filing, and closeout), ensuring that insurance, and legal requirements are met and internal processes and records are maintained.
• Prepare contractual agreements using knowledge of a client's needs and ability to fulfill its requirements, being able to use the most effective compensation model for a given scope.
• Ensure that the terms of contractual agreements written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with the desires of the Business Unit
• Administration of active contracts to identify, notify and ensure completion and compliance with all deliverables in collaboration with project managers and responsible parties
• Understanding of the variables driving cost in the scopes of work being managed in order to successfully negotiate proposals and change orders
• Assess contractor performance to identify the need for amendments of existing contracts
• Professional interaction with colleagues, contractors, Business Unit and other stakeholders of the process

The successful candidate brings :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Legal studies or related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• In-depth knowledge of procurement, sourcing, contract documents, and legal specifications
• Outstanding interpersonal and expert research, listening, and collaboration skills
• Legal knowledge, understanding of contract law, being able to discuss the agreements and their ramifications with legal professionals
• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form, that considers cultural norms and the company best interests
• Knowledge and management of union agreements, understanding the impact to compensation

What's in it for you :

• Competitive hourly pay
• Can work in Calgary or site northern AB
• Long-term contract
• Resume and career strengthening placement
• 4x3 schedule 10 hour days
• flights / camp provided from Edmonton or Calgary