Conformance Specialist

Contract Conformance Specialist III

Duluth, MN | 12‑month contract | Requisition Number: 33351

The Contract Conformance Specialist reports to the SCM Core Projects Supervisor and supports assigned capital and maintenance projects, including work of elevated complexity.

• Complete project contracting strategies and ensure you understand contract conformance requirements.
• Prepare work releases, contract agreements, exhibits, scopes, specifications, pricing documents, and special instructions.
• Draft and review technical contract language related to scope, pricing, requirements, and project‑specific instructions.
• Coordinate with project management to incorporate functional requirements, contractor clarifications, and qualifications into final contract documents.
• Support contractor negotiations during contract bidding, formation, administration, and issue resolution.
• Develop contractor correspondence, documentation logs, contract records, and document control processes following company procedures.
• Review contractor submittals for contract compliance and coordinate communication of non‑compliance or deviations with the project team.
• Manage the change order process, including change order logs, change directives, contractor change requests, and approved change orders.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate contract‑related meetings, and document meeting notes between our company and contractors.
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance, route for approval, and monitor through payment.
• Coordinate service requisitions, contract closeout activities, compliance audit support, and resolution of contractual issues.

• Bachelor's or associate degree in an engineering, construction, legal, technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in legal, engineering, construction, or contract administration or contract conformance of construction‑related projects, preferably in the gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in contracting process and issues related to energy industry construction projects.
• Experience with the intent, context, purpose and use of all documents typically included in or required by a contract.

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $45,000 – $50,000, depending on experience, qualifications and skills.

Benefits may include comprehensive health and income protection benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and paid vacations for qualifying positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans And Individuals With Disabilities. Employment opportunities may require access to information subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions must be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Pipeline, Contract Manager, Compliance, Project Manager, Environmental Engineering, Energy, Legal, Technology, Engineering