Contracts Lead
Vancouver, BC
Introduction
We are currently hiring a Contracts Lead our mining client in Vancouver, BC. You will be responsible for managing the full contracting lifecycle (planning, execution, administration and closing) for the project. The Contracts Lead will work in a collaborative manner within a growing contracts and procurement team, supporting the diverse commercial requirements of the management team, broader project and operations team members, and external parties. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values of health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners
- As a member of a multi-disciplinary project team, collaborate and influence Project activities to provide the best commercial value for the Project
- Lead preparation of the Contracting Strategy, policies and procedures documents
- Enable Project success by identifying and evaluating contracting strategies, and facilitating the selection of the commercial strategy that best supports the Project objectives
- Work with internal groups, particularly Legal, Risk and Insurance, and the Manager, Project Services to develop, integrate and deliver best-practice Project contracting practices, procedures, and templates.
- Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including:
- Plan, prepare, and manage the RFP documents and process
- Analyze and evaluate commercial proposals
- Lead the technical evaluation process and consolidating inputs
- Support and provide input to the selection process, based on overall best value.
- Negotiate commercial and legal terms on behalf of
- Ensure all records are managed and retained
- Coordinate agreements post-award in close collaboration with Project Management, Project Controls, and contract scope owners, including evaluating pre-mobilization deliverables, reconciling invoices, negotiating / resolving disputes, negotiating changes, implementing change management procedures, and closing contracts
- Ensure all Contractor and Consultant personnel align with all relevant requirements, policies, industry best practices, and project-specific requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders and external service providers
- Promote commitment to sustainability, the environment, and health and safety, through leading by example, and demonstrating honesty, sincerity, and openness to feedback
- Review existing contracting processes and lead improvements aimed at enhancing efficiencies, as necessary, working collaboratively with team members and external service providers, driving continuous improvements
- Foster a culture of open communication, focus on building relationships across the organization, with the partners and external audiences, and invest in developing talent within the organization by providing recognition, challenge, and mentorship
Requirements
- Post-secondary education from a recognized institution is required
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience in either an Owner's team type environment, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, or an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) company, leading and executing full contract lifecycle activities
- Large mining, oil \& gas, or infrastructure project ( $500M) experience is preferred.
- Experience managing contracts for remote mineral exploration and related activities would also be an asset
- Deep understanding of project lifecycles, procedures, and roles and responsibilities
- Experience with various contract types, models, and strategies
- Strong understanding on legal, risk, and commercial terms and ability to rely on those terms
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Experience in multiple phases of large project execution
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous partners and local communities
- Able to identify and raise awareness of contract activities that have an impact on the project
- Knowledge of and experience working in the industrial engineering and construction industry
- Strong critical and conceptual thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of motivation and self-starting capabilities. Ability to prioritize, work under pressure with minimal guidance to meet tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint platforms
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