Senior Contracts Specialist - Claims

Horizon Recruitment
is recruiting for an experienced
Contract Manager
to support complex contracts for major infrastructure and operational projects. This role is focused primarily on post-award contract administration and management, helping ensure suppliers meet their commitments while projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Responsibilities
This is a hybrid contract opportunity for candidates based in the Lower Mainland. The successful candidate will work from the corporate office 3 days per week with occasional site visits.
Responsibilities
Lead post-award contract administration and management for complex contracts.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Identify contract issues and risks early and coordinate timely solutions with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Manage contract changes, performance concerns, commercial issues, and other post-award activities.
Build productive working relationships with suppliers, project teams, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
Track contract usage, commitments, and financial performance against approved budgets.
Prepare clear contract reporting and provide stakeholders with timely updates on risks, performance, and key issues.
Support pre-award activities as required, including sourcing and procurement processes.
Provide contract and procurement guidance to internal teams using sound commercial judgment and supply chain practices.
Work with cross-functional teams to support successful project and operational outcomes.
Support contracts across multiple project locations and participate in occasional site visits within British Columbia.
Requirements
8+ years of relevant professional experience managing large scale, complex vendor contracts.
Strong contract administration and contract management experience is essential.
Demonstrated experience managing the full contract lifecycle, including pre-award and post-award activities.
Strong understanding of contract management, procurement, supplier performance, and commercial risk.
Experience working effectively with suppliers and cross-functional project teams.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills in a professional environment.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with major equipment, infrastructure, engineering, construction, capital projects, or regulated utilities is an asset.
Project Management or Supply Chain Management certification is an asset.
Remuneration
Contract opportunity with a target rate of $80 per hour.
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.
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