Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community, to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Contract Specialist to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

his role will be responsible for independently managing the full contract lifecycle, including developing and executing RFPs, leading commercial negotiations, managing contract terms and conditions, and supporting business stakeholders through contract award and execution.

The successful candidate will be a self-directed qualified capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision. This individual will work closely with project teams, technical stakeholders, legal, finance, and suppliers to develop commercially sound agreements that align with business objectives, risk requirements, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience negotiating complex terms and conditions (T&Cs;) , managing competitive sourcing processes, and driving contract activities from strategy development through execution.

Key Responsibilities
Contract Development & Negotiation

Lead end-to-end contract development and execution for complex procurement activities

Independently negotiate commercial terms, conditions, pricing structures, payment terms,



liabilities, warranties, insurance requirements, and contractual risk allocation

Review, interpret, and negotiate supplier-proposed contract terms and exceptions

Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Partner with legal teams when required to resolve complex contractual issues

RFP Management

Independently develop and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and competitive procurement processes

Develop sourcing strategies, bid packages, evaluation criteria, and commercial evaluation models

Coordinate supplier communications, clarification processes, evaluations, and recommendation summaries

Lead contract award recommendations and support stakeholder approvals

Contract Lifecycle Management

Manage multiple active contracts and procurement activities simultaneously

Maintain contract documentation, approvals, amendments, and change management records

Monitor contract performance, compliance, milestones, and deliverables

Support contract renewals, extensions, claims, disputes, and closeout activities

Stakeholder Management

Act as the primary contracts point of contact for assigned business areas and projects

Work closely with project managers, engineering teams, operations,



finance, and suppliers

Provide commercial guidance and contracting expertise throughout project execution

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors

Workload Management

Manage a portfolio of approximately 15-30 active contract activities at various stages of development and execution

Prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail

Provide regular status reporting on contract activities, risks, and upcoming milestones

Requirements

8+ years of contract, procurement, or commercial management experience

Strong experience negotiating terms and conditions, pricing, scope, and risk allocation

Proven ability to manage full-cycle RFPs from development through contract award

Experience managing operational contracts including maintenance, consulting, services, goods, and master service agreements

Ability to independently manage 15-30 concurrent contract activities

Experience working with operations, maintenance teams, suppliers, and diverse business stakeholders

Strong negotiation, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Experience in mining, energy, industrial operations, or large‑scale projects preferred

Experience with contract risk management, legal reviews, and contract management systems preferred

SCMP, CIPS, CPCM, or equivalent certification is an asset

Benefits

Health and Dental Benfits

Company Pension Matching.

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📌 Senior Contract Specialist - PL#40735 (British Columbia)
🏢 Peter Lucas
📍 British Columbia