Kiewit Looking for Senior Contracts Specialist – Kiewit Supply Network at Oakville, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Supply Network

Department: Supply Chain Management

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Would you like to negotiate, draft, and administer contracts with subcontractors, or suppliers during project execution? Individuals with experience in a construction-related role with previous experience in mitigating risk, following time schedule, and monitoring costs and budgets is desired. We’re looking for a team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines, milestones, and objectives. Someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and highly motivated with the ability to effectively manage time. Join a growing team with an opportunity to play a key role in projects supported by continuous training programs.

District Overview

Kiewit Supply Network group specializes in providing comprehensive procurement services to clients across the construction and engineering industries in multiple markets, including transportation; water/wastewater; power; oil, gas and chemical; building; and mining. Our key objectives are to offer clients a world-class service focused on ensuring equipment, materials and services are consistently estimated and procured at the right price. We strive to offer an appropriate level of quality and ensure materials and services are delivered on schedule and in compliance with the client’s specifications and expectations.

Location

This position is based in Oakville.

Responsibilities

• Review and assist in the negotiation of design service agreements of subconsultants:
• Terms and conditions constituting flow downs from prime contract utilizing Kiewit’s prescribed Contract Review Process.
• Regular interface with business line manager, project sponsors, area managers, estimating team, tax, treasury, legal, and risk management.
• Coordinate and assist Contract Manager to finalize all agreements for subconsultants prior to pursuit submission
• Working with applicable business lead and legal, support project lower-tier negotiations with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Support project personnel as needed for contract interpretation and execution as needed.
• General administration support for the Contract Manager for all assigned design service agreements within his/her area including routing of documents, request for approval, drafting of internal memos and department workflows.
• General administration support for the proposal documents of the pursuits and qualifications as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, construction management, engineering, business administration or law or related; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5 years of experience in contract administration in a construction environment, preferred
• A thorough understanding of procurement and subcontract management is required
• Demonstrated customer service and collaborations skills; with the ability to connect and build relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with a variety of corporate departments and districts to assist in the delivery of proposals.
• Ability to work independently and think analytically with minimal oversight.
• Ability to think innovatively to offer practical solutions while achieving targeted risk profile.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams).
• Other software working knowledge such as SharePoint, SmartSheet and SAP (desired but not required).

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.