Intermediate Subcontracts Specialist (5+ years) to manage subcontracting activities for new vessel construction projects using procurement and contract administration processes
- 9122 Our shipbuilding client is seeking an IntermediateSubcontracts Specialist (5+ years) to manage subcontracting activities for new vessel construction projects using procurement and contract administration processes-9122 Join a team supporting major vessel construction initiatives within a complex supply chain workplace. This role manages the full subcontract lifecycle including bid process management, proposal analysis, subcontract formation, negotiations, and post-award administration. The position supports Polar & MPI projects and includes oversight of supplier performance, contract deliverables, milestones, and change orders. The role begins onsite in Vancouver before transitioning to a hybrid work model. 12 month contract to start. 5 days/week onsite in North Vancouver Must Haves
- 5+ years in procurement or contract administration within project environments
- Subcontract management for multi-million-dollar subcontract packages including bid evaluation, negotiations, and change orders
- Procurement processes and corporate governance principles related to subcontract administration
- Reliability Clearance and Controlled Goods Clearance eligibility
- must obtain prior to starting
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering, Business, Science, Finance, Law, or equivalent combination of education and experience Nice to Have
- Shipbuilding industry experience
- Professional certification or training through PMAC, SCMP, P. Log., APICS CPIM, or American Purchasing Society
- Experience on capital projects
- Materials management, expediting, quality surveillance, and logistics experience
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency including Word, Excel,



and PowerPoint Duties and Accountabilities Bid Process Management:
- Managing the prequalification and selection of bidders.
- Preparing and issuing Request for Proposal documents by preparing the commercial content and obtaining the technical content.
- Supervising and maintaining the integrity of the bid process; coordinating questions and answers and issue relevant addendums if required.
- Conducting bid opening ceremonies and managing bid clarification meetings.
- Coordinating technical evaluations and conducting commercial evaluations, coordinating negotiations and managing recommendation for award.
- Reviewing subcontract terms and conditions and considering and recommending special terms and conditions as required.
- Meeting scheduled milestones from the RFP thru Award.
- Preparing and issuing Recommendation to Proceed and seek approval.
- Preparing and issuing the Subcontracts for execution.
- Issuing letters of regret to unsuccessful suppliers. Subcontract Management:
- Managing and controlling changes relating to cost and schedule.
- Monitoring and reporting on supplier’s progress and conduct progress meetings.
- Approving milestone payments, ensuring that contract deliverables and payment milestones have been achieved and approved prior to payment.
- Administering supplier claims.
- Developing, processing and implementing contractual documents and change orders in a timely manner.
- Expediting deliverables to ensure on time receipt of deliverables (Data and Equipment).
- Administrating contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions.
- Maintaining various registers and as per project specific instructions.
- Ensuring deliverables and inputs from all stakeholders.
- Managing performance of suppliers.
- Performing subcontract close-out.

📌 Intermediate Subcontracts Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 S.I. Systems
📍 Vancouver