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, career development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. 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 professional 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.

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

Lead contract award recommendations and support stakeholder approvals.

Contract Lifecycle Management

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.

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.

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. 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. ~ Ability to independently manage 15–30 concurrent contract activities. ~ 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.

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📌 Senior Contract Specialist - PL#40735 (Kelowna)
🏢 Peter Lucas Project Management
📍 Kelowna