Contracts Assistant

Contracts Lifecycle Specialist Location Calgary, AB : Contracts Lifecycle Specialist Where Greatness Grows The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada's skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. Reporting to the Director of Commercial Operations, we're seeking a dynamic and driven Contracts Lifecycle Specialist to join our elite team. You will be at the forefront of innovation, playing a pivotal role in managing high-impact commercial transactions. you'll engage with both internal and external clients, making your mark on the broader industry landscape. You won't be working in isolation; instead, you'll be an integral part of cross-functional teams within Stuart Olson (Bird Construction). This is full-time position and is based in our Calgary, AB office. Lead the contract management / administration process through the contractual lifecycle, i.e. planning and coordination with key operational and risk management stakeholders to ensure alignment on commercial requirements to support service delivery.

Negotiate directly with clients to capture commercial requirement adjustments to support service delivery (i.e. amendments and/or claims management).

Work with project controls, operations and workforce planning to identify opportunities to drive commercial sustainability and profitability.

Position the organization for service expansion opportunities during commercial interactions with external clientele to support business growth.

Support the development of the request for proposals (RFP) process including bid / risk review analysis.

Ensure timely and accurate commercial correspondence and support for internal and external stakeholders.

Proactively monitor, benchmark and address commercial and/or market conditions for commercial action.

Support operational leadership on commercial aspects and risk profile of contracts (i.e. develop contract summaries of agreements for ease of interpretation).

Attend client relationship management meetings to monitor performance from both parties.

Track client performance on relationship management and contractual obligations throughout the contract lifecycle.

Work closely with and support estimating, proposals and marketing functions based on market and relationship management intelligence. Operations, Finance, Workforce Planning, Project Controls, Proposals, Marketing and Estimating.

Previous experience within industry in a relatable role with strong commercial components.

Understanding and experience managing commercial terms and conditions to manage profitability and risk profiles to support business plan objectives.

Ability to articulate meaningful commercial value stories utilizing factual data.

Experience with data modelling and/or analysis.

Experience with Microsoft Office 365, respective suite of products and emerging software applications

Ability to apply structured thinking, simplifying complex problems to a creative resolution.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work We built our name on quality. We Create Opportunity Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. Bird celebrates diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.