Contract Supervisor

PTAG???s Project Management Advisory & Services firm has reached new heights and recognition in the industry through associations with Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, and innovative service delivery partnerships with our customers. This commitment to our industry and customers is made possible by the People who make up our team. Our team is made up of a group of industry professionals who are committed to corporate social responsibility, and customer service excellence.

We are looking for a Contract Supervisor to help us expand our presence across the Nuclear Industry, who will help drive internal project performance, and support to our customers. We seek a professional who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum results.

PTAG???s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the planning and execution of their capital projects.

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Becoming leaders in our industry and in the communities where we work
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Chalk River, ON

Type of Employment: Contract

Role & Responsibilities:

• Functionally reporting to a Supply Chain Manager, the Team Leader, Supply Chain provides leadership and oversight related to Procurement and / or Contract Management activities covering a potential wide range of scope type, complexity, and risk. The incumbent must be versed in both pre and post contract management activities. The position acts as a liaison and primary interface accountable for balancing relevant corporate and functional requirements and governance with the delivery needs and priorities of the project or mission.
• Leads a team of Supply Chain Staff/Contractors in both pre and post contract management activities covering a potential wide range of scope type, complexity, and risk.
• Ensures appropriate resource capability and capacity within their team and that resources are allocated to procurements commensurate to the risk, value, and complexity.
• Promotes and ensures a customer service orientated approach to delivery requirements with recognition of relevant constraints, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborates with internal customers, other Contract Leads and stakeholders to identify procurement demand, develop Procurement Plan and devises long-term development strategies for respective contracting portfolio.
• Perform analysis and diagnostics to determine industry and consumer trends, including, spend profile and demand forecasting that supports market profiling and strategic planning.
• Manages, facilitates, conducts, and supports the end-to-end procurement lifecycle (pre and post contract) and those undertaken by their team, in accordance with Supply Chain Policy, Management Control Procedures and other relevant Policy and Procedures, including:
  • Effective Procurement Planning and Strategy Development
  • Ensuring appropriate team and stakeholders identified and engaged to support the procurement
  • Appropriate market engagement activities, bidder listing and Qualification of Suppliers is performed
  • Design, Drafting and management of solicitations
  • Evaluation and Selection of Contractors/Suppliers
  • Evaluate and respond to clarifications, complaints, challenges and disputes
  • Negotiation of agreements and other relevant commercial matters
  • Contractor onboarding, relationship management, administration and performance management/oversight, including appropriate financial, change and risk management.
  • Contract close out, liabilities management, lessons learned
  • Ensuring appropriate contemporaneous records are maintained
• Works with stakeholders and staff in providing authoritative advice and recommendations on appropriate individual contract strategies and process, including the merits of various options and approaches to deliver the intended outcome of procurement, deliver best value and mitigate risk, whilst ensuring the application of lessons learned are applied.
• Liaises and works with other functional groups including, Quality Assurance, Safety, Finance, as required throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Reviews/Authorizes procurement documentation and commitments in accordance with delegated authority.
• Works with and seek appropriate advice from Legal in determination of contract risks, insurances, conflict of interest, appropriate contract models, and potential disputes.
• Ensures that structured and trusted relationship with contractor???s vendors has been established to realize intended benefits (including price and quality) and establishes objective contracts performance measures and reporting within their portfolio.
• Develop exit or improvement strategies for underperforming or unsuccessful contracts.
• Seeks and implements opportunities for continuous improvement within the Supply Chain Function and contributes to functional initiatives.
• Provides training, coaching, mentoring and appropriate feedback to team members on Supply Chain arrangements and performance.
• Ensures effective ongoing communication and reporting to internal customers and Supply Chain function as required for all activities within portfolio including progress and performance against schedule/targets and other measures which may have been agreed.
• Responds to situations to contain/ mitigate short to mid-term risk within team in accordance with procedures
• Moderate risk to team; limited checks and balances on work.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to moderately complex processes that affect own area and others/clients; implements improvements to processes in own area and related areas/ works with clients to implement.
• Encourage/ support innovation among others, extending to related areas
• Provide input on corporate scale change

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Law, Engineering, Science, IT, or technical discipline, plus Minimum 10 years??? experience, is preferred, of progressive contracting experience, preferably in Procurements of Goods (including under quality programs), Services, and / or Construction and Project management background, subject to complex technical, engineering and/or regulatory environments.
• Demonstrates an appreciation for strong work ethics and a high level of professionalism.
• Self-starting, motivated and creative, with ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Demonstration of strong emotional intelligence and communication skills to work with a wider range of potential stakeholders.
• Evidence of effective analytical abilities to interpret data and use to develop strategies and tactics.
• Certification or enrolment within professional development programs and / or associations such as the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), or the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
• Functional knowledge of Canadian (Federal and Provincial) Contract Law commensurate with the position accountabilities
• Sound knowledge and appreciation of ethical contracting and business conduct and practice
• Functional knowledge and proficiency with systems-based tools such as Microsoft Office suite
• Exemplary organization and planning skills, with a particular emphasis on detail and team orientation
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written documentation
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate and align staff, internal customers, and suppliers
• Demonstrated proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning tools such as Oracle Purchasing and IProcurement modules considered an asset.

PTAG is growing and seeking professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented Program Management Firm. We are driven to help our clients find opportunities for consistent and constant improvements of their Capital and Sustainable Programs.

PTAG offers the opportunity for all its employees to participate in its Company Share Owner Program, we offer a comprehensive Benefits package, and an environment to grow professionally and personally.