Senior Contracts Specialist

Overview

Manage, negotiate, and administer contracts for environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• risk analysis
• system implementation
• template updates
• stakeholder coordination
• legal review

Tasks

-Review terms and conditions of bid documents -Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry. -Work closely with Legal to analyze contractual rights, obligations and potential risks and to effectively communicate findings and means to mitigate contractual risks to internal stakeholders -Assist in developing and implementing new corporate and divisional contracts management systems, processes and policies -Assist Manager, Contracts and Procurement to coordinate team workload, maintain team calendar and coordinate cross-functional activities and communications -Perform other legal research and administrative duties to support and assist Contracts and Procurement and Legal functions, as assigned -Provide relief administrative support to contract administration personnel, including drafting of contracts, subcontractor management, database entries, contract summaries and RFP reviews -Collaborate with Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Legal in the creation, review, negotiation, execution and management of client and subcontractor contracts, ensuring alignment with corporate and divisional business objectives, processes and risk management practices -Communicate with internal stakeholders to ensure applicable policies and procedures are followed in all contracting activities -Assist in reviewing and updating contract templates -Perform end-to-end contract management and administration

Requirements

• law degree
• contract law
• 5+ yrs
• microsoft office
• contract drafting
• detail oriented

What You Bring

-Be familiar with current prompt payment, prime contractor and lien legislation in Western Canada and Ontario, stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as required -Post secondary university degree and/or certificate in law, contracts administration or paralegal studies -Proficient knowledge of contract law and prompt payment, prime contractor and lien legislation across Western Canada and Ontario -5+ years of progressive experience in end-to-end contracts management, review and negotiation, preferably with experience in the environmental, engineering, construction and/or energy sectors -Strong attention to detail and accuracy -Strong organizational skills and effective time management, with the ability to prioritize while working towards deadlines -Ability to adapt to new and challenging situations -Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors with a service-oriented outlook -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with working knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint -Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts -Previous Workday experience would be considered an asset

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Benefits

-Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.

About Montrose Environmental Group

-Montrose Environmental Group quickly became a leader in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions. -The company specializes in a wide array of sectors including industrial, energy, infrastructure, and utilities, delivering tailored services for both public and private sector clients. -With a focus on environmental sustainability, they provide solutions spanning air quality, waste management, and water resources. -Montrose has worked on major environmental remediation projects, from managing hazardous waste to optimizing energy use for large-scale infrastructure developments. -The company serves clients across diverse industries, helping them meet compliance requirements and drive operational efficiencies while minimizing their environmental impact. -Montrose’s portfolio includes both short-term, high-impact projects as well as long-term strategic partnerships. -Known for its adaptability and innovation, the company prides itself on delivering customized solutions, regardless of project size or complexity.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment, pre‑access, and random alcohol & drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles -drivers abstract reviews may be required