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WSP is currently seeking an Senior Contract Administrator to join our Supply Chain Management group, located at our Calgary office. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Management this position may be responsible for Mechanical, Civil, Piling, Instrumentation & Controls Construction contracts, Geotech, Heavy Haul, Utility and other site and construction services contracts. Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

Clear understanding of Contracting procedures/workflows and how they relate to Client-specific and/or project requirements.

Responsible for tasks varying in nature and urgency, such as:

• Project contracts list development

• Sourcing and pre-qualification of contractors for developing project contractors list.

• Bid / Proposal package preparation including all commercial documentation.

• Issue Request for Proposal to bidders and receive proposals.

• Bid / Proposal opening and shortlisting.

• Bid / Proposal evaluation, Contract formation.

• Bid/ Proposal Clarification, Negotiation & Recommendation.

• Issuing Contracts or PReq’s (with approval).

• Post award administration of contract.

• Change order management and contractor's adherence to pricing structure and schedule.

• Ability to manage different types of construction contracts from start to finish.

• Governance / approval requirements, Risk Assessment.

• Validation against the plan and budget, Change Management.

• Managing Claims and back-charges

• Involvement / review by stakeholders, Executive summaries.

• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Manager, Legal team and Responsible Engineer.

• Work with Team Lead and Manager, Supply Chain to refine the projects contracting needs.

• Communicate delays and schedule conflicts with Project Team.

• Collaborate with relevant ‘key working relationships,’ such as Client Supply Chain representatives and contractors, to ensure all activities regarding Contracts have been addressed and covered off.

• Closeout Contract’s once all contractual and procedural requirements have been met.

• Manage deadlines and ensure appropriate communication is provided (to relevant parties) when schedule conflicts arise.

• Administer and electronically distribute specified reports to Clients and/or engineering staff members.

• Expected to work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive manner.

• May be responsible for complex contracts with the support senior colleagues in the team.

• May be required to work on equipment packages from a procurement perspective.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A degree, diploma or certificate in Supply Chain Management or Contracting and Procurement.

• Previous experience in an EPCM environment.

• Training with contracting database and software.

• Proficiency in using electronic systems for day-to-day tasks.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

• Efficiency in prioritizing and organizing work.

• Minimum 8 – 12 years of contracting and procurement experience on major projects.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)