Contract Specialist – saskatoon

Responsibilities:

This role requires the Specialist to represent the Client’s, as the contract counterparty with client’s representatives and will include the following responsibilities: Contract Management and Support.

Attend and participate in contract review and oversight meetings

Prepare summary documents, progress reports and meeting minutes and regular and/or periodic progress and observation reports for Client’s management

Review, analyze and assess performance metrics measured against contractual obligations

Track development and assist with due diligence procedures on submissions and supporting documentation

Advise and inform management on potential and/or ongoing issues and support Client’s management with the resolution of contract or payment disputes

Financial and Technical Expertise:

Monitor and conduct due diligence on technical and financial submissions by contract counterparties, and ensure relevant evidentiary documentation is received

Support technical experts by identifying facts, issues and documents that may be relevant in their analysis

Assist in the development and enhancement of tools, databases and procedures for monitoring, tracking and reporting on capital and OM&A costs associated with client’s facilities

Track and monitor relevant technical information related to the scope and timing of work completed or proposed by generators to ensure it is prudent and in accordance with good engineering and operating practices

Support the review of submissions from contract counterparties to confirm reasonableness of estimates and/or actual expenditures, and review reports and monitor progress to schedule and cost

Raise concerns identified through due diligence activities, including relevance of business rationale and supporting documentation provided by the contract counterparty

Attend and participate in oversight meetings with counterparties, and/or with external vendors (engineering, procurement and construction)

Experience:

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to consult multiple resources, including procedures, reports, and other documentation, prior to implementing solutions

Experience with reading, interpreting, and other activities related to managing contracts

Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, attention to detail and data management skills with a proven ability to lead projects, including planning tasks and coordinating resources

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to prepare reports and detailed responses from internal and external stakeholders is essential

Advanced Excel skills with 3+ years maintaining and/or building Excel models.

Experience with other analytical tools and programs is considered an asset.