Senior Subcontracts Specialist (EGP)

Pacific Energy Canada • Squamish, BC

21d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This includes adding new 24-inch pipe from the Eagle Mountain Compressor Station in Coquitlam to the proposed Woodfibre LNG site, expanding the Eagle Mountain Compressor Station, constructing a new compressor station at the Woodfibre site, and building a 9 km tunnel for the new pipeline between Squamish and the Woodfibre site. The Senior Subcontracts Specialist is an integral part of WLNG’s dynamic team, collaborating with FortisBC’s EGP Project Management Team (PMT) to execute the EGP Project. This role involves contributing expertise and input to support the administration, compliance, negotiation, and execution of contractual obligations within the EGP Project, from construction through to the pipeline being in-service. The successful candidate reports directly to the WLNG Pipeline Project Manager and will play an essential part in supporting the project through its construction phase.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or a related field from an accredited university.
• 15 + years’ contracts/subcontracting experience in major capital projects in the petroleum industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience representing the operating company.
• Prior pipeline experience highly desired.
• Strong interpersonal skill to develop strong working relationship and influence with key stakeholders
• Experienced in managing contracts, subcontracts, and pricing agreements and demonstrated strong understanding in change management process.
• Demonstrated ability for development of reports for and presentations to management.
• Expertise with a variety of computer programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships quickly in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multi-company environments.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• A valid driver’s license and passport.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with large multi-disciplinary teams and contractors in a multicultural environment is an asset.
• Accepts responsibility and demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of tasks and targets and willing to see the project through long term.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be Innovative and vision-oriented with demonstrated ability to undertake strategic planning and implementation.
• Demonstrates and seeks accountability within the team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees