Senior Contracts Specialist (EGP)

Project

The Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Pipeline Project (EGP) involves the construction of an approximately 51 kilometre expansion of a portion of FortisBC’s existing natural gas pipeline system that serves Squamish, the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island. It involves adding new 24-inch pipe, beginning at the Eagle Mountain Compressor Station in  Coquitlam and ending at the proposed Woodfibre LNG site, the expansion of the Eagle Mountain Compressor Station, the construction of a new compressor station at the Woodfibre site and a 9 km tunnel for the new pipeline between Squamish and the Woodfibre site .

Position

The Senior Contracts Specialist is an integral part of WLNG’s dynamic team that is working with FortisBC’s EGP Project Management Team (PMT) to execute the EGP Project. You will contribute your expertise and input in collaboration with FortisBC’s EGP PMT to support the administration, compliance, negotiation, and execution of contractual obligations of the parties within EGP Project from construction all the way until the pipeline is in-service. The successful candidate reports directly to the WLNG Pipeline Project Manager and will play an essential part in supporting the project through the construction phase of the project.

Key Responsibilities :

The successful applicant will :

• Provide interface between WLNG and FortisBC in working with Contractor & Subcontractor Contracts group to maintain open and clear communications between WLNG and FortisBC in the interpretation and administration of the CSA contract and subcontracts.
• In collaboration with FortisBC counterparts, Influence key stakeholders / counterpart in Contractor organization to achieve timely information and drive decision making to achieve desired project outcomes.
• Reviews contracts and subcontract including terms and conditions, cost, schedule, optimization opportunities and other contractual matters to meet project requirements.
• Interface with FortisBC as required to ensure timely interpretation and implementation of the contracts, minimizing potential areas of misunderstanding, disagreement, or miscommunication.
• Efficiently track, report and present key subcontract performance indicators to both WLNG and FortisBC Leadership; highlight any activities that impact the project including both opportunities and / or potential risks.
• Document, evaluate and advise management regarding any change orders and claims related to the subcontract package.
• Identify, resolve and mitigate any issues relating to subcontractor’s performance and hold subcontractor accountable while ensuring a positive working relationships.
• Ensure that all supply chain activities within the area of responsibility are carried out in accordance to RGE Core Values, the Ethics Policy, and the Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Required Experience :

Additional Requirements :

Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you in advance for your interest!

Benefits

Salary range : CAD 150,000 - 170,000 / yr