Contracts Engineer

Winnipeg, MB

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Support project managers with tender development and utilization of existing procurement agreements.
• Lead the development of outline, service, and framework agreements as required for divisional and corporate needs.
• Responsible for the development of tender documents and contracts in collaboration with SCM to support key PM Division initiatives.
• Consult and collaborate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) on a project-specific basis to find procurement solutions in a timely manner.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the PM Division for the various phases of the procurement cycle and provide commercial contract management support to project managers; this may include procurement strategies, procurement documents, tender evaluation, award recommendation and contract change management.
• Support the development and execution of procurement/contract management strategies for large scale and strategically important capital projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of procurement and contract management by identifying opportunities for improvement and developing and executing solutions. Lead and/or support roll-out of new procurement and contract management standards and procedures.
• Lead and support PMs with contract negotiations on an as-required basis.
• Support the Commercial Engineer reviewing claims and commercial disputes within the Project Management Division. Assist project managers in developing documentation of Manitoba Hydro's position regarding disputes.  

• Graduate in Engineering from a University of recognized standing and a minimum of six years of related experience, including three years of directly related experience in contract development and management.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Additional training in project management practices would be considered an asset.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Personal Risk Assessment and a "Clear" security rating in accordance with Manitoba Hydro policy P513.
• Have knowledge of procurement, contract management and control procedures.
• Knowledge of Corporate policies and procedures and regulations. 
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and effective working relationships with others at all levels, both inside and outside the Corporation.
• Strong leadership and organization abilities.
• Demonstrated high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and ability to carry out assigned duties with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize and control activities of multiple time sensitive work assignments within the area of responsibility with a minimum of direction and supervision.
• Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.