Contracts Specialist

Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Contracts Analyst with 5–7 years of post-graduate experience or equivalent, who is ready to take the next step in their career or currently performing a similar role in a comparable environment. This position requires strong contract management expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to influence stakeholders while ensuring compliance and optimizing processes.Key ResponsibilitiesReview procurement plans, contracting strategies, scopes of work, specifications, and draft RFP/RFT documentsPerform day-to-day contract management activities including attending or chairing progress meetings, monitoring schedules, expediting deliverables, and drafting change documentsMonitor contract performance to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and regulatory requirementsTrack and validate payment requests, manage accrual reporting, and forecast contract spendMaintain accurate and organized records of all contract documents, correspondence, and change ordersIdentify and escalate potential risks, disputes, or deviations from contract obligationsFacilitate and negotiate changes, claims, and disputes as requiredAssist in designing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance vendor relationships and optimize contract spendMonitor, analyze, and report monthly expenditures across all contractsDrive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and improve efficiencyQualificationsBusiness-related degree or equivalent experience (relevant experience in lieu of degree will be considered)Demonstrated experience managing complex installation, supply, consulting services, and construction contractsFamiliarity with Cost Plus or Cost Reimbursable Contract delivery model is an assetStrong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and organizational skillsProven ability to influence stakeholders, manage risk, and optimize costs through innovative solutionsProficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)The successful candidate will be required to travel to project sites occasionally.Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#LI-JD1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.