Contract and Procurement Manager – T&D

Overview

Manage procurement and contract administration for utility transmission & distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement systems
• tender management
• contract management
• rfp process
• supply chain
• documentation tracking

Tasks

-Manage purchasing operations using systems like SAP and Ariba, ensuring accurate documentation and seamless execution -Support claims and payment processes, contributing to effective dispute resolution -Execute procurement and contract management activities in compliance with quality standards, leveraging platforms like BC Bid, SAP, Ariba, and Unifier to ensure operational efficiency and traceability -Manage the full tender lifecycle—from defining scopes and issuing bid documents to evaluating proposals, awarding contracts, and overseeing post-award performance and claims -Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including RFTs/RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards -Design and execute tailored supply chain and contracting strategies, from defining work packages to selecting trade partners -Oversee contract administration, ensuring compliance with client standards and acting as owner’s representative when required. -Manage documentation, track contractor deliverables, and coordinate timely delivery of goods and services -Ensure compliance with current processes and adapt to updates in systems as required

Requirements

• chartered qs
• microsoft office
• 10+ years
• contract management
• supply chain
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience managing complex tender and contract processes -Member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor or equivalent is an asset -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to support documentation, analysis, and communication -Excellent communication skills in English and ability to manage multiple stakeholders -Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills -Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract management and/or procurement in utility sectors, preferably Transmission and Distribution projects -Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

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Benefits

-3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience -Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution -Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode -Employee and Family Assistance Program -Tailored training to improve your existing skills -Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week -As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees

About Cima+

-From modest beginnings, it grew into a multidisciplinary firm delivering both local and national projects. -It operates over 40 offices across Canada, offering integrated consulting across engineering disciplines. -Services span energy, infrastructure, transport, buildings, environmental, geotechnical, and digital systems. -Typical projects include major infrastructure, urban development, environmental restoration, and complex transit systems. -CIMA+ has reinforced its scope through strategic acquisitions like C3 Water, Eramosa and MidSea Engineering. -It stands out for its employee-shareholder model, fostering commitment and entrepreneurial drive. -Continuously expanding presence and innovating in project delivery and digital technology integration.

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