Contract Manager

Posted 06 May 2024
Salary Negotiable
LocationAlberta
Job type Contract
DisciplineOil and Gas Recruitment
ReferenceCR/071702_1715012448
Contact NameDean Prystupa

Job description

We have a fantastic new opportunity for two Contract Managers based to play major roles in Contract opportunities assisting our client's Procurement Team during a very crucial and exciting time with Canada's Largest LNG project! Further your career and play a significant role during this historical project!

The successful Contract Managers will have the primary role of providing strategy and planning to deliver the Asset Contracts and Asset readiness requirements. This Asset Readiness will be aligned to the Asset Management System (AMS) and specifically Manage Supply Chain (MSC), to achieve top quartile performance. This will require leadership, strong relationship management skills, broad networking and solid Contracting and Procurement skills.

Key responsibilities of the role that will utilize your skills and experience include:

  • Apply HSSE leadership to portfolio of contracts, align HSSE and contracting requirements, and integrate with the broader team to support the delivery of the Safest Project on Earth.
  • Deliver the Asset contracting plan as per schedule and execute all contracting requirements on time to ensure the Asset is ready for the operate phase.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding contracting demand, as well as local/regional market conditions and price levers.
  • Develop contracting strategies, tactics and contracts in accordance with the Contracting and Procurement Procedures Manual including all governance requirements.
  • Establish Contract Management Teams and associated Contract Management Plans for Asset contracts.
  • Lead in the development and maintenance of the Contracts Management relationship between the LNG Canada and Contractor teams throughout contract lifecycles
  • Develop and share best practices, work processes, systems and tools, based on experience gained in a portfolio of independent projects.
  • Develop and execute Turnaround contracting strategies in line with business plans.

You'll need to have:

  • Proven to manage heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
  • Shown to utilize flexible thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to seamlessly interface with Project management teams and contractors
  • Proven to be a self-motivated and a high performer
  • Developed strong internal relationships with stakeholder/customers
  • Ability to create a top quartile Asset organisation aligned with AMS and MSC principles

To be successful, you'll be required to demonstrate knowledge, capability, and competence in the following commercial, technical and interpersonal aspects:

  • Minimum 10 years Contracting and Procurement experience
  • Demonstrated Asset Supply Chain Management experience.
  • Understanding, application, and continuous improvement of contracting and procurement processes and tools
  • Contract management & governance and strong commercial acumen
  • Preference for an individual that has excellent relationship skills, leadership in managing contractors and relevant Asset contracting experience Managing internal and external stakeholders
  • Effective communications at all levels of management both internally and externally
  • Motivated self-starter with a track record of delivery
  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e., by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work permit)

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.