Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to support the acquisition and execution of a natural gas-fired power generation project in Canada. This six-month contract position will lead commercial and contractual due diligence, contractor prequalification, contract development, negotiation, and ongoing contract management.

What are you going to do 

  • Lead the commercial and contractual due diligence of equipment supply, engineering, procurement, and construction documentation associated with the acquisition of a ready-to-build power generation project.
  • Prepare a detailed due diligence report outlining key contractual risks, commercial opportunities, mitigation measures, and potential project impacts.
  • Manage the prequalification of selected contractors in accordance with established company standards and subject matter expert requirements.
  • Develop and implement gap-closure plans arising from contractor prequalification and due diligence activities.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, project controls, legal, and commercial stakeholders to develop an appropriate procurement and contracting strategy.
  • Lead the development and negotiation of a structured, open-book Procurement and Construction agreement with the preferred contractor.
  • Establish commercial mechanisms for converting open-book costs into a fixed lump-sum arrangement.
  • Negotiate contractual terms, commercial incentives, key performance indicators, securities, bonds, and other protections required to support safe and timely project delivery.
  • Ensure procurement and construction agreements appropriately balance cost certainty, schedule requirements, execution risk, quality, and safety expectations.
  • Manage contracts with equipment suppliers, engineering service providers, and the general contractor throughout project execution.
  • Proactively identify and address potential claims, commercial risks, unjustified variations, and contractor performance issues.
  • Develop and maintain a contract management plan, including KPI tracking, reporting requirements, and contractor performance controls.
  • Establish an early-warning register for commercial, execution, schedule, and safety deviations.
  • Develop and administer claims and variation management procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and complete contract records, commercial documentation, securities, warranties, bonds, and supporting correspondence.
  • Monitor contractual commitments to ensure compliance with agreed budgets, schedules, commercial terms, and project obligations.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
  • Significant experience in procurement, commercial management, and contract management within major energy, power generation, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the execution of natural gas or thermal power generation projects in the Canadian market.
  • Strong working knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and equipment supply agreements.
  • Experience developing and negotiating open-book, reimbursable, target-cost, and fixed lump-sum commercial arrangements.
  • Strong understanding of contractor prequalification, claims prevention, variation management, commercial risk assessment, and contract administration.
  • Experience managing multiple contractors, equipment suppliers, engineering service providers, and general contractors.
  • Ability to develop meaningful contractual KPIs, incentives, early-warning controls, and contractor performance measures.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, written communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, construction, legal, finance, commercial, and project leadership teams.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate contractual and commercial documentation.

What we offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

Closing: 03 December 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-307611

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Corporate recruiter

Daria Dolgodvorova

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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