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Contracts Specialist

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for reviewing the contents of project-specific construction subcontract agreements and making necessary changes for work to be performed. This role will also involve negotiating with customers regarding revisions to subcontract agreements and will assist the Contracts Manager in providing support to corporate operations.

The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Develops and executes a 1-year business plan ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategic plan and immediate manager’s business plan.  
  • Reviews, redlines, and negotiates, Master Service Agreements, Subcontracts, and Purchase Orders submitted by clients to conform with internal company risk mitigation factors.
  • Reviews and obtains specialized insurance certificates from client submitted requirements.  
  • Prepares and completes Owner Controlled Insurance Program enrollments through multiple external administrators, while confirming internal company risk mitigation factors are met.  
  • Clearly explains contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language. 
     

What You'll Need for Success:

  • Some higher education preferred, but not mandatory; high school diploma required.
  • Two (2) or more years of contract/legal experience or Construction management experience
  • Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology.
  • Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form, that considers cultural norms, and the client's best interests.
  • Strong computer proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS-Office Suite and PDF software and excellent typing skills. 
     

If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
 

What You'll Get In Return:

  • Generous salary and bonus program(s)
  • Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
  • Attractive Vacation Programs
  • Inclusive Group Life Insurance
  • Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Rewarding Employee Referral Program
  • Valuable Employee Training Program(s)
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Responsibilities

The Contracts Specialist reviews, redlines, and negotiates construction subcontract agreements and purchase orders to ensure alignment with company risk mitigation factors. They also provide support to corporate operations and assist in managing insurance program enrollments.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma and two or more years of experience in contract, legal, or construction management roles. Proficiency in MS-Office and strong knowledge of contractual language and negotiation best practices are required.

Skills

  • Contract review
  • Negotiation
  • Risk mitigation
  • Insurance certificates
  • Contract terminology
  • MS-Office suite
  • PDF software
  • Typing
  • Legal documentation
  • Construction management

Benefits

  • Salary and bonus program
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer matching
  • Vacation programs
  • Group life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral program
  • Employee training program

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Categories

  • Construction
  • Legal
  • Administrative
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Contracts Specialist
  • Construction
  • Subcontract agreements
  • Master Service Agreements
  • Purchase Orders
  • Risk mitigation
  • Insurance certificates
  • Contract terminology
  • Negotiation
  • MS-Office
  • PDF software
  • Legal experience
  • Construction management
  • Business plan
  • Corporate operations

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