Contracts Specialist - Vancouver - #179174

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Contracts Specialist to join our Project Delivery Business line in the Vancouver office.

The Contracts Specialist is focused specifically on the contracting activities which includes the management of the entire bid process, bid analysis, contract formation, and administration of the contract. It encompasses the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract formation and the administration to effectively manage all construction and services contracts required during the lifecycle of the project. This position will be reporting to the Manager of Procurement and Contracts.

About The Role

• Input into the contracting strategy as part of the Contracts Strategy and Management Plan
• Manage the bid process including:
• Manage the pre-qualification and selection of bidders
• Prepare and issue invitation to bid documents by preparing the commercial content and obtaining the technical content
• Supervise and maintain the integrity of the bid process. Log clarification questions and replies and issue addenda as required
• Conduct the bid opening and manage bid clarification meetings
• Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations, coordinate negotiations and manage recommendation for award
• Review contract terms and conditions and consider and recommend special terms and conditions as required
• Prepare and issue contract for execution
• Issue letters of regret
• Administration of contracts post award including change management, payment certificates, reporting, contractor progress meetings, and close-outs.
  
  

About You

• 3-15 years’ experience in an EPCM project environment on capital projects, specifically in the drafting and negotiation of construction and services contracts
• Contracts/Legal related training
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate governance principles
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to compliment teamwork development
• Extended travel to developing countries may be required
• Experience working on large construction sites highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be highly regarded
  
  

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
  
  

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $75,0000-$125,000

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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