Senior Contract Professional at Raise — NeverHard

Pay Rate: $76.10/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 2 years Location: Burnaby or Vernon British Columbia Raise is currently hiring a Senior Contract Professional on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada. Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable. Description Our clients Capital Infrastructure Project Delivery (CIPD) business unit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Contract Management Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will lead hands‑on contract management and administration across a diverse portfolio of complex capital transmission, substation, and/or generation projects. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in high‑value contract execution, risk mitigation, and cost optimization, ensuring that all construction, engineered supply, and supply‑and‑install equipment contracts are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with organizational standards. Responsibilities Day to day contract management activities such as managing contract scope, contract changes, claims / disputes, and progression payments. Other duties may include leading progress meetings, monitoring schedules, accrual reporting, tracking submittals and deliverables, interpreting contract terms, and contract close‑outs. Execute pre‑award early involvement activities, such as the review of supply chain strategies, contracting plans, scopes of work, specifications, draft RFx documents and the final contract document. Identify areas of improvement that enhance vendor performance, under the contract. Work closely with and provide leadership to project teams to ensure contract execution aligns with project requirements. This includes fostering collaboration, guiding teams through contract processes, and proactively addressing challenges to maintain performance and compliance. Oversee contract and resource budgets with the development and management of work packages to ensure efficient allocation, cost control, and alignment with project objectives. Monitor, analyze and provide reporting, to the project stakeholders, around contract performance, covering financial metrics and other key indicators. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assist in the design and implementation of innovative strategies to improve internal processes, and to enhance vendor management while optimizing contract spend. Qualifications 12 years of progressive experience managing complex, high‑value contracts. Experience in construction contract management—specifically within transmission lines, substations, and generation projects is strongly preferred. Familiarity with the utility industry sector and experience operating within crown corporations or government/public‑sector environments will be considered a distinct advantage. Technical & Interpersonal Skills: Strong technical background or competency in engineering and design principles. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, negotiation, planning, and organizational skills. Proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and drive innovative cost‑optimization approaches. Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Education and Certifications Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Business, Law, Finance, or Engineering (experience in lieu will be considered) Partial or full completion of the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP‑PMAC) Designation, International Association of Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) Certification, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation is an asset. Additional Information Locations: Positions are based out of either Burnaby, BC or the Vernon, BC office, with occasional site travel required. (Preference will be given to candidates interested in working from these primary offices). Work Model: This role operates under a hybrid work model, contingent upon maintaining established performance standards and productivity goals. Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment. Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. #WES #J-18808-Ljbffr