Director, Contracts & Commercial

The Director Contracts & Commercial - Coast Guard Programs is responsible for the management and administration of all contractual and commercial matters on Coast Guard Programs.  Department accountabilities include development, drafting, negotiation, interpretation, administration, and reporting on contractual and commercial matters.   

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

• Represents Seaspan Shipyards in all contractual and commercial negotiations with the Government of Canada (Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)) for all Coast Guard Programs contract-related matters.  Acts as the single point of contact on contractual and commercial issues, including development, negotiation, interpretation, administration, and reporting.  
• Coordinate efforts to maximize contract potential through claims & changes opportunities 
• Develop and implement plans to protect and grow Target Cost and other contractual incentives
• Drive contractual negotiations towards a more commercial approach for future contracts 
• Responsible for the effective contractual management, procedures, and reporting, on behalf of Seaspan Shipyards, of all Coast Guard Programs contracts between Seaspan Shipyards and the Government of Canada, including:
• Formal correspondence control and distribution;
• Providing status reports, as may be required under the Contract;
• First level Contract interpretation;
• Tracking and status of Contract action items;
• Prepare and makes presentations on all Contract related matters;
• Managing contract amendments and review change order requests and/or proposals in order to ensure that contract details accurately reflect the agreed upon scope, price and schedule between Seaspan Shipyards and Government of Canada.
• Submittal of timely and accurate invoices to Government of Canada as prepared by Program Finance for all payments as outlined in the terms and conditions of the contract(s).
• Reviewing warranty claims raised by the Government of Canada after delivery of vessel to ensure claims are in accordance with contract terms and conditions and are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer. 
• Consults with Seaspan Shipyards legal counsel on complex contractual matters and interpretation in developing contractual documents and positions.
• Attend project review meetings (Program Management Reviews, Program Design Reviews, etc.) and reviews internal plans to assist senior members of the program team in establishing work plans for each phase of the project to ensure contract compliance. 
• Supervise and provide leadership to the Coast Guard Programs Contracts team, including hiring, performance management, development of people, and team effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Completion of Business or Finance Degree or equivalent education and work experience. 
• 10 years of leadership experience.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification or certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of management, procedures and terms and conditions for complex and highly specialized contracts.
• Highly effective leadership skills including development of individuals, team effectiveness and communication skills.
• Proven track record and considerable experience in the establishment, ongoing management and maintenance of multi-million dollar contracts, both from a contractual and a commercial standpoint.
• Demonstration of exemplary business ethics, integrity and honesty in all situations.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills including written, listening and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize work and to problem solve in an inclusive manner with internal colleagues and external parties.  
• Exercise sound business judgement and decision making skills in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Strong business acumen and negotiating skills - both new contracts and change orders to existing contracts.
• Strong customer service orientation and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively with limited direction and function as a key team member. 
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project).

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 with 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 $180,000 - $220,000. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills 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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