Senior Project Contracts Officer
- Chalk River, ON, Canada
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- 4–7 years of experience in supply chain management, including procurement for projects and/or construction projects.
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Senior Project Contracts Officer – Chalk River, ON, - Hybrid – Full Time - ID# 7298
Are you ready to make an impact in the Nuclear industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Senior Project Contracts Officer to support our growing team in Chalk River, ON. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our Values Include
In this role, you will:
Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.
Are you ready to make an impact in the Nuclear industry? Join PTAG, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm, recognized across North America for helping world-class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.
We are seeking a Senior Project Contracts Officer to support our growing team in Chalk River, ON. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across complex initiatives.
About PTAG
At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
Our mission is to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.
Our vision is to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.
Our Values Include
- Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
- Collaboration: We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
- Leadership: We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
- Client Satisfaction: We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
- Integrity: We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and chair the tactical planning, development, and execution of contracts for complex projects, ensuring value for money and compliance with client, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Conduct internal and external market research to inform contracting strategies, bundling options, and the identification of potential contractors.
- Establish strategic relationships with key contractors and negotiate supply arrangements, including discount structures and volume rebates.
- Prepare all commercial bid documents and develop bid evaluation matrices with support from technical teams.
- Manage the full bid process, including bidders' meetings, technical and commercial evaluations, normalization of compliant proposals, and final vendor recommendations to senior management.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement risks and opportunities, and maintain the integrity of the bid process.
- Review comments and exceptions to the proposed form of agreement and work with Legal Counsel to negotiate final agreements.
- Provide post-award contract oversight, monitor supplier performance, and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Maintain comprehensive procurement files and records, including contracts, purchase orders, correspondence, and supplier performance metrics.
- Prepare reports for senior management on contract status, performance metrics, key issues, and risks.
- Lead lessons-learned sessions and recommend process improvements.
- Provide work instruction, training, coaching, and mentorship to Contract Managers and Administrators.
- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
- 4–7 years of experience in supply chain management, including procurement for projects and/or construction projects.
- CSCL (formerly CSCMP), CPSM, or enrolment in a relevant supply chain management program is considered an asset.
- Strong knowledge of contract management, project management, contract law, and procurement practices for complex procurements.
- Experience with contract strategies and delivery models such as Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, IPD, Target Cost, and EPC, and pricing models including Fixed Price, Unit Rate, and Time & Material (T&M).
- Formal training or demonstrated experience in negotiations and conflict, claims, and dispute resolution.
- Ability to interpret scopes of work, drawings, and technical specifications, and understand basic technical and quality issues.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance programs and financial (cost) management practices; Nuclear Quality Assurance knowledge is an asset.
- Experience in a nuclear or other highly regulated environment is considered an asset.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
- Proven ability to lead through influence, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite, SharePoint, ATOM, ISNetworld, and E-Sign is considered an asset.
Why Join PTAG?
At PTAG, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing consulting firm that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and capital projects.
- Exposure to industry-leading clients and partners.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible work environment and opportunities for advancement.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- A culture that values safety, accountability, and excellence.
PTAG uses AI-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including reviewing applications against job-related criteria. These tools are used to assist our recruiters. All hiring decisions are made by PTAG recruiters and hiring managers.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead procurement planning and contract execution for complex projects, including market research, bid preparation and evaluation, negotiations, risk management, and final vendor recommendations. Oversee awarded contracts and supplier performance, maintain procurement records and management reports, and coach contract staff while driving lessons learned and process improvements.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in business, supply chain management, engineering, law, or a related discipline, plus 4–7 years of supply chain experience that includes project or construction procurement. Candidates should have strong contract, procurement, negotiation, and project management knowledge; experience with complex delivery and pricing models; and the ability to interpret technical documents, manage stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
Skills
- Contract Management
- Procurement Strategy
- Supply Chain Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Bid Management
- Commercial Evaluation
- Risk Management
- Contract Law
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict and Dispute Resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Management
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Flexible Work Environment
- Professional Development
- Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Consulting
- Construction
- Energy
Keywords
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Project Procurement
- Construction Projects
- Contract Law
- Design-Build
- Design-Bid-Build
- Integrated Project Delivery
- Target Cost
- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
- Fixed Price
- Unit Rate
- Time and Materials
- Negotiation
- Claims Resolution
- Dispute Resolution
- Quality Assurance
- Nuclear Quality Assurance
- Nuclear Industry
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle E-Business Suite
- SharePoint
- ATOM
- ISNetworld
- E-Sign
- CSCL
- CPSM