Contract & Procurement Specialist

Stantec

Contract & Procurement Specialist overseeing procurement activities within large infrastructure programs. Supporting project supply chain strategies and ensuring contract compliance with established processes.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implementing day-to-day activities associated with procurement of construction contracts consistent with established procurement policies, procedures, applicable state laws and guidelines.
Supporting projects by developing procurement schedules and contracting plans.
Working closely with Program Managers to assist with procurement and contracting functions and ensure procurement activities meet project schedules.
Responsible for preparing high quality procurement documents for medium to large scale projects.
Supporting projects by facilitating bidding, evaluation and negotiations.
Coordinating with client procurement department, project management, project controls, contract administration, construction management team personnel, legal and contractors.
Supporting projects by performing contract management and administration activities to ensure all parties fulfill their contractual obligations.
Ensuring all contract submittals and deliverables have been submitted by contractors in accordance with contract terms.
Monitoring, forecasting, and reporting on contract usage and performance; identifying issues, taking timely action to resolve issues and communicating the same with stakeholders/project teams.
Reviewing, checking and recommending approval of payment documents.
Managing communication with contractors on required contractual documentations and maintain correspondence files.
Supporting claims administration, facilitation and resolution.
Supporting funding compliance programs (WIFIA/SRF)
Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules and budgets, including tracking costs and financial performance.
Prepare and distribute project reports, dashboards, and analytics to support project monitoring and decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively.
Strong ability to plan, organize work and maintain policies and procedures.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize the various activities to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of public sector procurement and contract development concepts and practices.
Must possess high ethical and professional standards in all dealings with contractors.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and a willingness to learn new software tools as required.
Applicants must be willing to work in the Stantec office 5 days a week.
Demonstrated minimum five (5) years of procurement and contract administration experience in various contract delivery methods on large projects in a public infrastructure environment
University degree or College Diploma in a relevant discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontract managementcontract administrationbiddingevaluationnegotiationsfinancial performance trackingproject schedulingbudget monitoringpublic sector procurement

Soft Skills

advanced communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsmulti-taskinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsplanningefficiency prioritizationethical standardsprofessional standards