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    contract manager senior - Canada - Dow

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    Dow Canada

    1 week ago

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    FS P2Z Senior Contracts Manager page is loaded FS P2Z Senior Contracts Manager

    Canada Europe, Middle East, Africa, India time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

    They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength.

    We're a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future.

    Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager.

    The Senior Contracts Manager will support the project from their current home location in conjunction with some business travel.

    In 2025, the candidate will relocate to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Specific timing to be worked out with the Leader and Project Manager.

    This role will support efforts for the Path2Zero program, which will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world.

    The Senior Contacts Manager develops and executes contracting strategies and plans to ensure optimum costs, quality and schedule of a large project / program.

    You will need to be able to lead others to solve complex problems and potentially lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

    Your performance impacts business direction through the development of new products or services.

    The Senior Contracts Manager role leads the contracting and procurement activities from pre-award, post-award, and closeout of the EPC contracts, such as the RFI, SOI, RFP and the commercial and T/Cs evaluation including negotiation of the bids.

    Implementing Dow Strategic Sourcing Process (SSP) from Dow Position, Market Analysis, Supply Strategy, Engage Supply Market, Negotiate and Select, Plan and Execute, and Control.

    Showing demonstrated ability to redline contract documents, with an understanding of risk allocations, such as, indemnity, insurance, and warranties.

    Interfacing with project and legal teams to revise and amend contracts to address the project needs and uses judgment to interpret internal and external stakeholder needs to develop best practices guidance to project team.

    Successful individuals for this role rely upon extensive contract life cycle experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of construction to ensure contract execution in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy.

    Leads the development and execution of the overall EPC contracting strategy and plans with the Project Team/Program Leadership.
    Performs EPC market analyses and contractor evaluations to determine contractor capabilities for participating in new contracts.

    Assesses and selects all contractors through the issuance of Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote (RFQ) related to a specific EPC contract.

    Identifies and approves EPC evaluation criteria to evaluate a potential contractor list.
    Leverages Supplier Management.
    Analyzes and validates contractors' bids.
    Negotiates EPC contracts and ensures compliance with Owner's requirements.
    Manages the development, execution and implementation of the commercial elements of the EPC contract to ensure compliance.
    Facilitates Contractor/Owner dispute resolutions and support claim negotiations.
    Develops contracting guidelines for FEED and EPC stage.

    Develops clear contracting evaluation criteria and selection process to ensure contractors are selected for successful project implementation and sustainability.

    Develops and follows agreed-upon Contractor communication guidelines.

    Closes the deal and makes decisions under pressure to minimize cost and maintain schedule while meeting all technical requirements.

    Provides appropriate and timely communication to the project/program leadership.
    Manages the interfaces between various forms of a contract and the equipment requirements for a project.
    Participates in contract risk assessment and mitigation reviews with the project team.
    Maintains and nurtures an effective relationship with the EPC contractor and the Joint Venture partners.
    Represents and promotes Dow core values with contractors and JV partners

    Monitors the market place influences and re-evaluates and/or modifies the contracting strategies to meet new market conditions and challenges.

    Seeks and/or develops new contracting methodologies / contract templates to generate additional value for Dow.
    Leads critical interventions in Supplier Relationship Management.
    Coaches project team through critical interventions.

    Applies Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts that include analysis for Export Credit Agencies (ECA), leases, and bank financing to determine the most favorable opportunities.

    Develops and executes contracting strategies and plans independently to ensure optimum costs, quality and schedule of a large project / program.

    Serves as the primary interface between Purchasing and the Project Team / Program Leadership.

    Performs market analysis, contractor selection and process award, contract management and administration, resourcing strategy, and claims negotiations for capital projects / programs.

    Works with stakeholder in highly complex markets where Purchasing strategy impacts the client's strategy to influence and differentiate their competitive advantage.

    Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
    May lead functional teams or projects.

    A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.A minimum 7 years of relevant procurement/labor contracting experience.

    In 2025, when relocation to Canada is needed, visa sponsorship/support will be provided.

    International or Domestic relocation assistance is available for the second half of this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

    At a later date, the candidate will relocate to Fort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN) to support the Path2Zero program.

    Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you:
    your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

    Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you you need it.

    Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

    Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
    Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
    Dow (


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    DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.

    Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

    We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023.

    Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting .

    As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

    At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment.

    We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community.

    Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities.

    If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 8.

    We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place.


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