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Senior Contracts AdvisorOn behalf of our client, Procom is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor for a 12 month contract in Calgary, AB.Senior Contracts Advisor Job Details

• Reporting to the SCM Manager, the primary purpose of the incumbent in this position is to provide life cycle management of Projects Contracts from creation, revision, and maintenance to close-out.
• The incumbent will execute Contractingamp; commercial strategies and plans in alignment with key business objectives, and to support the projects SCM/PMT/CMT teams in adding value to the Project and to Enterprise objectives.
• This position will be based in the Calgary Office with business support visits to Project Sites.

Senior Contracts Advisor Responsibilities

• Execute procurement best practices for sourcing activities, ensuring these practices are in accordance with COIMS, Procurement Policy, Procurement Management System Documents and all relevant regulations.
• Develop Project or Scope specific Contracting Strategies and Contract Execution Plans in support of Gate reviews and Project execution.
• Provide oversight of Engineeringamp; Procurement (E amp;P) Contractors in managing Project Contracting activities
• Execute Pre-Award activities for main project services:
• Develop EOI / RFI and evaluation criteria in support of scope specific bidders’ prequalification
• Coordinate the evaluation of EOI, bidders prequalification and shortlisting and the development of Bid Evaluation Criteria and Plan (BECP)
• Develop the appropriate commercial compensation structure for the Scope of Work (SOW) and conform the Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Issue the RFP and Manage the Bid process
• Coordinate the evaluation process per BECP
• Develop and Prepare negotiation plans and Conduct negotiations
• Prepare award recommendations and Route for appropriate financial and commit authority approvals
• Issue Awards, onboard contractors and coordinate Kick-off meetings
• Conform the contracts and Route for execution by authorized personnel
• Prepare Contracts Briefs
• Execute Post Award Contracts Management and support the management of Contractors Relationships:
• Compile data to assist in periodic reviews of Contractors #39; performance
• Support management of Contractors NCRs in accordance with the NCR process
• Manage and Report on approved contract values and spend against Approved Contract Value to ensure governance.
• Work with Contractors to resolve day-to-day issues and expedite resolution;
• Contracts Close-out and contractors off-boarding, and coordinate Contractors’ performance feedback per the Supplier Lifecycle Management requirements.

Senior Contracts Advisor Must Have Skills

• Undergrad degree in an Engineering, Technical or Business discipline (post-secondary education)
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business Administration would be an asset
• Minimum 8-12 years of overall experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience on projects
• A background in Oilamp; Gas projects
• Strong Commercial and Business acumen
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Demonstrable ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing project environment
• Strong communication and Negotiations Skills
• Collaborate working relationship with all Projects’ stakeholders to drive best value, mitigate Commercial/ SCM risks, and mitigate disputes or claims against the project
• Forward thinker with good anticipation of potential changes or disputes that can impact the project
• Strong drive for results whilst ensuring safe and quality performance by contractors

Senior Contracts Advisor Assignment Length12 MonthsSenior Contracts Advisor LocationCalgary, AB