Our client, a leading organization in the mining sector, is seeking a Site Contract Specialist (Pre-Award) to support a large-scale capital project. This role will be responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and tendering through contract administration, contractor performance management, and project closeout, with a stronger focus on the pre-award activities.
Rotation Schedule: 2/2 (camp site assignment with chartered flights available from departure point, travel allowance, food and accommodation provided)
Contract Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement and sourcing activities from planning through contract award.
- Prepare and manage RFPs, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and negotiations.
- Administer contracts throughout execution, including amendments, change orders, and claims management.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and governance requirements.
- Review and approve contractor invoices, progress claims, and payment documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance against safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Facilitate contractor and stakeholder meetings to resolve commercial and operational issues.
- Maintain purchase orders, contracts, and commercial records within project systems.
- Support contractor onboarding, mobilization, and project readiness activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, mitigate risk, and optimize project value.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract administration, and commercial management.
- Experience supporting major capital projects within mining, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or heavy industry environments.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, competitive tendering, contractor management, and contract negotiation.
- Experience managing multiple contract types, including lump sum, unit rate, reimbursable, and target-cost agreements.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Advanced analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with ERP, procurement, and contract management systems, along with Microsoft Office applications
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Site Contract Specialist in Ottawa employer: TRS Staffing Solutions
At TRS Staffing Solutions, we pride ourselves on being a top employer in Canada, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our Engineering Managers to lead innovative projects in the mining and metals sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities and a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and accountability. Join us to be part of a team that not only builds successful careers but also contributes to creating a better world through engineering excellence.
