Site Contract Specialist

2 days ago

BC, Canada TRS Staffing Solutions Full-time $90,000 - $135,000 Contract

Our client, a leading organization in the mining sector, is seeking a Site Contract Specialist (Pre-Award) to support a large-scale capital project. This role will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and tendering through contract administration, contractor performance management, and project closeout, with a stronger focus on the pre-award activities.

Rotation Schedule: 2/2 (camp site assignment with chartered flights available from departure point, travel allowance, food and accommodation provided)

Contract Duration: 1 year with possible extension

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead procurement and sourcing activities from planning through contract award.
  • Prepare and manage RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and negotiations.
  • Administer contracts throughout execution, including amendments, change orders, and claims management.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and governance requirements.
  • Review and approve contractor invoices, progress claims, and payment documentation.
  • Monitor contractor performance against safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
  • Facilitate contractor and stakeholder meetings to resolve commercial and operational issues.
  • Maintain purchase orders, contracts, and commercial records within project systems.
  • Support contractor onboarding, mobilization, and project readiness activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, mitigate risk, and optimize project value.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract administration, and commercial management.
  • Experience supporting major capital projects within mining, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or heavy industry environments.
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes, competitive tendering, contractor management, and contract negotiation.
  • Experience managing multiple contract types, including lump sum, unit rate, reimbursable, and target-cost agreements.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Advanced analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency with ERP, procurement, and contract management systems, along with Microsoft Office applications

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.