The Subcontracts Specialist II is part of a team focused on the management of subcontracts to support new vessel construction. The role is focused on the subcontracting activities leading up to award which includes the management of the entire bid process, proposal analysis, the formation of the subcontract and all the activities associated with the post award administration of the subcontracts. The scope of the role includes serving as the primary point of contact for the sourcing of Vendor Furnished Information as required for the execution of one or more projects. The role requires the coordination of negotiations of standard subcontract business terms and conditions, ongoing administration of subcontract elements including milestones, deliverables, issues, action items and payments.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What you’ll do

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 issuing relevant addendums if required.
• Conducting bid opening ceremonies and managing bid clarification meetings.
• Coordinating technical evaluations and conducting commercial evaluations, coordinating negotiations and managing recommendations for award.
• Reviewing subcontract terms and conditions and considering and recommending special terms and conditions as required.
• Meeting scheduled milestones from the RFP through 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 suppliers’ progress and conducting 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.
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions.
• Maintaining various registers and as per project specific instructions.
• Ensuring deliverables and input from all stakeholders.
• Managing performance of suppliers.
• Performing subcontract close-out.

What you’ll bring

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Science, Finance or Law.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in procurement or contract administration, preferably in the shipbuilding industry.
• Professional certification or training through an accredited procurement society such as the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) or New Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), The Logistics Institute (P. Log.), American Purchasing Society or The Association for Operations Management (APICS) CPIM program is desirable.
• Experience in a project environment on capital projects.
• Proven track record and considerable experience in the establishment, ongoing management and maintenance of multi-million-dollar subcontracts.
• Established procurement skills and ability to effectively administer at least ten (10) subcontracts following award, including the negotiation of change orders, minimizing exposure to claims and pro-actively mitigating risks.
• Proven ability to coordinate and administer medium to large packages with a medium complexity including the ability to incorporate the specifications into request for proposal packages, to lead the bid evaluation and selection, coordinate negotiation, and execute subcontracts.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Extensive administrative skills and experience in tracking subcontractor contract milestones, deliverables, issues, action items and payments.
• Strong customer service and diplomacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work and to problem solve in an inclusive manner with internal colleagues and external parties.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively with limited direction and function as a key team member.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate governance principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge and experience with materials management, expediting, quality surveillance and logistics.

Why you’ll love working here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, childcare benefit partnership, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skillset and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

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