Senior Contract Conformance Specialist (Calgary or Edmonton, AB)Hybrid

• 1-Year Contract 
• Hybrid: 200, 425 - 1st Street SW Calgary, AB T2P 3L8 or 10175 101st NW Edmonton, AB T5J 0H3

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees. 

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.  

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.  

Enbridge is hiring a Senior Contract Conformance Specialist right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.  

About the Role:

The Contract Conformance Specialist (CCS) is a pivotal role responsible for managing the day-to-day sourcing and conformance activities for all contractual arrangements associated with assigned capital projects. You will oversee the administration stages of contracts, ensuring seamless documentation flow and communication between the company and contractors to uphold contractual obligations. As a CCS, you are instrumental in facilitating the timely identification, communication, and resolution of contractual matters, interacting frequently with third parties, as well as various in-house departments, including legal, project management, construction management, and others. You will report directly to the Manager of SCM Projects, with an indirect reporting relationship to the Business Owner (Project Team).

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with Project Execution contracting strategies.
• Facilitate the preparation of contract exhibits, including scope, specifications, pricing, and special instructions.
• Assist in drafting technical contract language for each assigned project.
• Collaborate with the SCM Team Lead to incorporate project-specific requirements and contractor clarifications into the final contract documents.
• Lead contract negotiations during the contract bidding and formation phases.
• Coordinate project team efforts to develop a project-specific communication plan.
• Provide training on contract conformance to team and third-party personnel as needed.
• Review contractor submissions for compliance and notify them of any deviations, coordinating with the team and project manager.
• Maintain and manage contractor correspondence and documentation logs.
• Prepare and distribute company-generated correspondence in coordination with the project team.
• Oversee and manage the change order process, including logs, directives, and approved change orders.
• Prepare agendas, participate in meetings, and document contract-related discussions between the company and contractors.
• Implement a contract document control and retention system compliant with company procedures.
• Review invoices for compliance, distribute for approval, and monitor contractor payments.
• Coordinate with legal and other departments to resolve contractual issues as they arise.
• Track Work Releases (WR) for outside service providers throughout the project.
• Facilitate contract close-out activities, ensuring compliance and proper file retention.
• Prepare and assist during compliance audits, both internal and external.
• Provide ongoing communication and status updates to management regarding contractual requirements and issues.

Dimensions:

• Manage major projects with a consolidated budget of up to $500 million annually.
• Typically handle projects with a duration of up to 3 years.

Basic/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, legal, technical, or business discipline, with experience related to legal, engineering, construction, contract administration, or contract conformance of construction projects, preferably in the gas pipeline industry.
• Or, an Associate's degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Specific knowledge and expertise in contracting processes related to energy industry construction projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and the intent, context, purpose, and utilization of included documents.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner.
• Excellent human relations, influence, and listening skills for effective interaction at all levels.
• Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with other departments.
• Familiarity with best practices in contracting and negotiation of complex issues.
• Experience with sourcing and managing large, complex Engineering and Construction Agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and effectively.
• Strong team communication and interaction skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and technical writing ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Teams, Oracle, ProjectWise, and SharePoint.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills to preemptively address potential crises.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.   

Applying with Raise  

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing. 

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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