Construction Contract and Claims Specialist

4 weeks ago

Calgary AB, Canada NES Fircroft Full time

The SCM Contract & Sourcing Specialist is an integral role elevating our requirement for commercial expertise with external suppliers and contractors and developing and maintaining support with internal business partners. In this role the successful candidate will manage, assist, and facilitate pre and post contract and sourcing activities relating to our client. The scope covers contract formation through administration with a focus on contract administration.


Provide expertise on commercial content and negotiation support to relevant stakeholders for specific contract development.
• Ensure that Supply Chain is represented during the formation of commercial relationships in efforts to achieve optimal value.
• Support the development and on-going post-award contract management activities including dispute resolution, claims support, scope of work and compensation agreement amendments.
• Provide contracting expertise and guidance to both strategic and routine requirements for various service and material agreements.
• Build internal stakeholder relationships to understand their SCM requirements and build fit for purpose strategies that reduce risk, add value, and meet execution requirements.
• Provide enhanced metrics and reporting capabilities for ensuring contracting and support implementations are tracked and measured for success and continuous improvement with suppliers.
• Ensure initiatives comply with our client's Policies and Procedures
• Specific Contract Formation Responsibilities (pre-award):
• Prepare commercial contract exhibits.
• Lead and facilitate commercial meetings (i.e., Contract kick-off, clarification meetings, project progress meeting, etc.)
• Execute contract documents.


Specific Contract Administration Responsibilities (post-award):
• Change Management – review, validate contract/Purchase Order change requests, create amendments, and manage claims.
• Coordinate proper closeout of assigned contracts per the closeout procedure.
• Lead Contract review and performance management meetings (RAIL meetings, material management & tracking with EP’s)
• Coordinate claims throughout project execution.
• SCM point of contact for internal audits to ensure that all documentation pertaining to the contracts is current and accurate.




Minimum 5+ years of Supply Chain/Contracting experience preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge of Capital Projects services categories is strongly preferred.
• Enhanced software application skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP and GEP) including experience with electronic contracting software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting terms and conditions, clauses, scope of work and compensation schedule development
• Knowledge of contracts management and administration processes for large projects
• Experience in contract formation management with demonstrated ability to effectively use procurement and contracting knowledge to add value.
• Commercial experience / expertise and strong negotiation planning skills
• Keen attention to detail & adherence to quality work
• Strong influence, facilitation & networking ability
• Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.


Experiences in forming, executing, and administering capital project contracts, specifically for well pads and pipelines in both SAGD and Unconventional applications.
• Participation in SCMA (Supply Chain Management Association of Alberta) is an asset.
• With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. #

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