Senior Contracts Manager

At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.

As Senior Contracts Manager, you will be accountable for the successful end-to-end subcontract and major material supply procurement, by providing program oversight and working with operational teams to manage the associated risks and opportunities by defining highly accurate scope documents.

You will foster and leverage relationships with qualified subcontractors and vendors to ensure business and operational success.

This is a great career growth opportunity for a Project Manager or Estimator to influence construction projects and our business.

Essential Duties & Key Accountabilities :

Lead and execute the end-to-end Procurement process, and collaborate with Procurement team to secure delivery of specified products and / or services from qualified subcontractors and vendors.

Negotiate prices and terms favorable to specific project demands.

Drive Procurement decisions for alignment with project and corporate objectives.

Approach procurement management activities from a holistic and strategic perspective to account for risk management and needs of stakeholders.

Leverage company programs and initiatives to contribute to corporate goals and enhance bottom line earnings.

Secure new, update and validate subcontractor and vendor pre-qualifications, including financial statement analysis and reference verifications to make bid or contract recommendations.

Develop and / or manage the Procurement Schedule for multiple projects, including balancing procurement activity with subcontractors and vendors.

Manage the bid process, establish project bidding procedures, and prepare documentation, pre-qualification, and approval of bid lists.

Engage with Operations to create general and special conditions, quality management, lean initiatives, business ethics, safety requirements, and scope of work for each project to ensure that scope, schedule, and ESG, insurance and bonding requirements are clearly defined for bidders.

Develop comprehensive understanding of the Prime Contract to ensure tender documents and subcontracts comply with relevant requirements.

Oversee project-specific receipt of bids and bid recording sheet development and execution.

Participate in the development and implementation of project and corporate ESG strategy.

Examine plans and specifications for deficiencies, construction issues, and technical questions; escalate findings for resolution.

Conduct scope review meetings with competitive bidders to confirm bidders’ compliance with scope requirements, alternates, unit pricing, labor, schedule, logistics plan, and ESG, insurance and bonding requirements, and other project-specific requirements.

Engage in negotiations of scope, price, and subcontract terms through subcontract award with qualified subcontractors and vendors.

Prepare bid levelling spreadsheet to ensure a comprehensive and fair bid analysis.

Issue recommendations for approval of subcontractors and vendors awards to client and / or project team.

Oversee process and / or prepare and issue subcontracts and follow up for timely execution of subcontract, receipt of Certificates of Insurance (COI), Payment and Performance (P&P) bonds (if required), and other project specific items.

Guide Project Teams on compliance with procurement policy and procedures.

In conjunction with Project Teams, develop, execute, and monitor Risk Management Plans.

Work with Operations to resolve issues related to subcontractor disputes, failures, claims, liens, surety issues and related matters.

Collaborate with Project Development Managers to develop bid strategies that position Clark Builders to win work.

Foster teamwork, open communications, and collaboration across departments.

Develop and mentor Procurement staff in Procurement policies and procedures.

Manage Procurement team members as assigned, providing development, coaching and performance appraisals.

Some travel within Western and Northern Canada will be required

Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge :

A post-secondary certificate / degree in engineering or the equivalent of a designated Professional Engineer or a technical school graduate in a construction-related discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of construction or related experience

A progressive elevation of positions to gain the required preconstruction, construction, project management and estimating experience

Skilled in risk analysis scenarios related to contract awards

Skilled in Procurement policies, practices, and processes

Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Knowledgeable of contractual language, indemnity, insurance, and company policies

Familiar with accounting processes and practices

Ability to manage communications with stakeholders to inform of decisions

Ability to conduct negotiations and influence outcomes

Demonstrate leadership from within, teamwork, and relationship building skills

Supervisory or management experience is an asset

Work in a non-structured environment with multiple project teams, and flexibility to re-prioritize responsibilities as needed

Demonstrate analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficient computer skills, database application skills, Microsoft suite of applications, and collaboration tools

Familiarity with SAP is a plus

What's in it for you?

Competitive salaries, vacation time and four personal days

Summer Fridays" during July and August; all sites and offices close early.

Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities

Robust Employee Recognition Program "CLARK STARS" - an assortment of initiatives and rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people's talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose

Community involvement initiatives through the Give Back program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering.

Comprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife

Access to Manulife Vitality Group Benefits

A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.

Ability to select from two benefit plan options (Core or Enhanced) through Manulife

Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform.

Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost.

Employer RRSP matching up to 4% annually (max $4,000). This cap will be removed in January 2025.

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24 / 7 short term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through Inkblot .

No cost to employee, with access by phone, web or mobile app

Professional Development program; Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion

On-demand courses for Professional Development available on our Clark Builders University and Turner University platforms

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace i.e. Mosaic ERG, Women's ERG, and Indigenous ERG

Opportunity to connect with coworkers during events like BBQ's, site lunches, family ski night, etc.

Employee Referral Program - earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes 90-day probationary period.