Construction Officer

Job Title: Contract Professional
Job :82450
Location:Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview:
The Contract Professional Level 1 performs formal management of contracts with low to medium complexity, so that projects and ongoing operations are delivered safely, with quality, within budget, and on time.

What you will be doing:

• Review and manage contractual obligations of the parties and provide continual review to ensure that all terms and conditions are met; monitor contract performance, including the reporting and status of contractor and the company deliverables.

• Engage with applicable stakeholders and Contract Management to support resolution of contract issues, including change management, contract disputes and claims management / resolution.

• Perform day to day contract management activities including, but not limited to, attending and/or chairing progress meetings, preparing and issuing meeting minutes, monitoring schedules, expediting, drafting of change documents as required, facilitate change processes, negotiations, support negotiation of claims and disputes as required, forecasting, accrual reporting, validation of payment requests, tracking of contract submittals and other deliverables, monitor document controls and contract interpretation.

• Assists in the design and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance vendor management and optimize the company’s contract spend.

• Perform contract management activities by applying excellent knowledge of contract management practices while working effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ensure the company’s and suppliers fulfill their contractual obligations by monitoring contract performance, identifying issues, taking timely action to resolve issues, and communicating with stakeholders to minimize risk and maximize supplier performance.

• Establish and maintain a meaningful relationship between suppliers, stakeholders, and the company’s supply chain organization through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting enabling the successful implementation of sourcing initiatives.

• Forecast, monitor, and report on contract usage to ensure the company’s contract and finance control policies and budget requirements are met.

• Provide guidance and advice to client groups in the sourcing, procurement, and management of goods and services contracts using good knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the application of supply chain concepts to get the best value for the company.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent

• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Salary/Rate Range: $29.00 -$35.00 per hour

Term: 6-month contract; most likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

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