Position Overview
Power Your Future with Qualus in our Power Solutions Group as a Contracts Specialist. This position is hybrid, based in our Vancouver, BC office. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role has overall responsibility for the well-timed and accurate execution of project procurement and sub-contracting that ensures the completion of key milestones/objectives, minimizes commercial risks, emphasizes safety, enhances competitive advantage and meets customer expectations, always in strict accordance with Qualus Supply Chain Code of Business conduct. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Lead medium to high-complexity procurement and contracting processes
- Prepare and manage tender documents, clarifications, evaluations, and awards
- Administer contracts to ensure cost, schedule, and quality compliance
- Manage post-award activities including, change orders, payments, claims, and closeout
- Collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure smooth execution and delivery
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline; Supply Chain certification (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) is considered an asset
- Proven experience with ERP systems, with SAP proficiency required
- 5–7 years of experience in pre-award and post-award contract administration, including public tendering, evaluations, negotiations, contract award, progress payments, invoicing, change management, and dispute resolution, ideally within civil, utilities, or industrial project environments
- Exposure to Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects (e.g., BC Hydro) is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Highly analytical with excellent organizational and problem-solving capabilities
- Solid understanding of various contract models, including lump sum, unit rate, and other commercial structures
Benefits & Compensation
Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.
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