Horizon Recruitment is conducting the search for a Procurement and Contracts Manager for our large Vancouver, BC based client. This role will manage EPC contracts for large construction projects.
Initially a 12 month contract term, this position will focus on long term projects and may continue for multiple contract extensions.
Responsibilities:
- Manage post award vendor relationships with large EPC service providers
- Act as owners representative in all contract negotiations with EPC’s
- Negotiate all change orders, claims and scope inquiries
- Manage progress payments and approvals
- Track project budgets and schedules for contract portfolio
- Assist with the development of scope of work and RFx for construction tenders
- Liaise with project managers, engineers and construction / site managers to ensure vendors are completing work to schedule and to required quality levels.
Requirements:
- University level degree ideally in engineering or construction management disciplines.
- 8+ years of experience working in a project environment
- 5+ years of experience working in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas etc.
- 5+ years of experience in contract administration / contract management
- 5+ years public procurement experience
- Exceptional communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Customer service focused approach to contract management
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Rewards:
- Competitive hourly rate will be negotiated based on past experience within major project delivery. Target rate $75-85/hr.
**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.