Contracts and Claims Specialist

• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
• Type: Contract
• Job #13971

MatchBox is seeking on behalf of our client, one of BC’s largest utility companies, a Construction Contracts and Claims Specialist to join their Campbell River Dam Safety projects. This senior role provides strategic leadership in the administration and resolution of complex contract matters and claim events, ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial management activities across the Campbell River Dam Safety projects.

• Provide expert advice on the commercial validity, impacts, and strategic considerations of contractor claims.

• Develop and execute strategies to safeguard the company’s contractual entitlements.

• Prepare documentation for claim and issue resolution, including negotiation and potential dispute materials.

• Collaborate with project and technical teams to assess claimed events, quantify cost and schedule impacts, and validate supporting data.

• Lead or support the negotiation and settlement of claims to achieve equitable, contractually sound outcomes.

• Coordinate cross-functional review and approval of claims, ensuring timely and integrated responses.

• Identify risks and emerging issues and communicate insights to project leadership.

• Analyze claim matters, evaluate resolution options, and present recommendations related to cost, schedule, and potential legal exposure.

• Apply consistent processes, standards, and methodologies in managing claims and contractual issues.

• Support financial and data analysis activities related to claim validation, entitlement assessment, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent.

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of contract management experience.

• Experience operating within crown corporations or government environments and familiarity with the utility sector is an asset.

• Class 5 Driver’s License in good standing with own vehicle.

• Located in the Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island within 150 km of project sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior contracts professional to make a meaningful impact on a major infrastructure program while working closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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