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

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Closing: December 03, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-307611

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