Contract Specialist

7 days ago

Edmonton, Canada North American Construction Group Full time
Position Scope

We are seeking a Contract Specialist to support our Project Contracts team by providing practical, operations-focused advice relating to existing and proposed contracts that will allow the company to identify and mitigate risks during its bidding and operational activities. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, who thrives in a high-performing, innovative team environment while making a significant impact.

Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment in Western Canada running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.

What’s In It for You?
  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5
  • Market aligned salary & bonus program
  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
  • GRRSP matching program
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
  • Social culture and employee events
  • Summer Fridays
See for yourself from our Senior Business Analyst, Curtis: “There are a lot of things I like about working for NACG, like the opportunity that they open for you for career advancement, great team, awesome leadership, best benefit package for me and my family, flexible time if you need some adjustments in your work schedule and of course the compensation I would say that, I can see myself retiring at NACG”

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Participate in all phases of the RFx cycle to ensure NACG’s proposals align accurately with contractual documents, from initial client document review to contract finalization.
  • Review and evaluate RFx packages, developing effective bidding strategies and ensuring contract terms reflect NACG’s interests in scope, conditions, schedules, and bonus/performance clauses.
  • Develop and review Subcontractor RFx packages to ensure alignment with NACG’s goals for scope, terms, schedules, and bonus/performance clauses.
  • Ensure a clear understanding of client, subcontractor, and NACG obligations through comprehensive bid review and job kick-off meetings.
  • Provide expert advice across NACG divisions on contract negotiation, finalization, and subcontract management.
  • Support Operations’ field projects with essential corporate contract and subcontract oversight.
  • Oversee contract and subcontract administration, managing changes and updates to control systems for accurate commitment tracking.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures governing contract management.
  • Monitor performance to ensure compliance with commitments outlined in contractual agreements.
  • Collaborate with finance, estimating, operations, legal, and other stakeholders to maintain adherence to project guidelines.
  • Implement and manage controls to effectively handle changes in scope, terms, conditions, schedule adjustments, material delivery, and performance/bonus criteria.
  • Coordinate and assist in client contract audits, ensuring thorough and timely responses.
  • Educate and guide office and operations staff on contractual obligations and issues.
  • Stay informed of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry practices impacting company contracts and construction operations.
Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE
  • 7 years or more of contract management experience, preferably in construction.
  • Strong knowledge of construction, contract, and business law.
  • A strong background in negotiating commercial terms and conditions, and handling contractual matters such as warranty, liability, indemnity, and insurance issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial, technical, and legal issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills to perform and manage competing priorities with attention to detail.
  • Self motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving policy and procedures.
  • Field-based contract management experience in industrial, energy, mining, or construction industries.
  • Experience with Microsoft suite of software products, including SharePoint.
Summary

What’s Next

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we’d like to meet with. Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for our Acheson Head Office, you will be scheduled to undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
  • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Reference and/or Background check including Criminal Record Check
Overview

NACG in a Nutshell

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third-party maintenance services to clients and customers.

In addition to providing employees with rewarding careers, North American has a whole lot more to offer:
  • Significant Growth –As a company, NACG is rapidly expanding, and has practically doubled in size over the past year alone.
  • Long Term Contracts – With over $1 billion dollars in contracted work booked through 2023, NACG can provide long term employment solutions and numerous opportunities for advancement.
  • Commitment To Safety – With a top tier record for safety performance, NACG is dedicated to ensuring that everyone gets home safe, and constantly strives for a goal zero performance.
  • Market Aligned Compensation – NACG provides compensation packages that are aligned with current market information for all employees.
  • Attractive Benefits Package – With a substantial benefits package provided to all employees, NACG ensures that you are covered for life’s many surprises.
  • GRRSP Matching – As you begin your new career, you can also start planning for the future thanks to NACG’s GRRSP matching.
  • Safety focused – An exceptional leader in committing to a safe work environment by promoting personal safety amongst employees and continually improving our HSE systems. Everybody gets home safe
North American Construction Group is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, valued, and respected. We recognize the talent, perspective, and creative influence that diverse groups of people generate, and we encourage all people to express interest with us especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups who might hesitate before applying. If you require accommodation in submitting interest on a role or throughout our interview process, please email us at to ask for assistance.

North American Construction Group acknowledges that we perform work on the Traditional Treaty 6 and 8 Territories, home to the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux and Nakota Sioux, and the Metis. We encourage members of those and all traditional lands to apply with us.

Become a member of the North American family today #J-18808-Ljbffr

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