Contract Conformance Specialist (Middletown, PA or Houston, TX) - Hybrid

• 1-Year Contract
• Pay Rate: PA ($48 - $51)/hour, TX ($49 - $52)/hour (W2), depending on experience
• Hybrid: 2701 Commerce Drive, Middletown, PA 17057 or 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079 (Preference is for Middletown, PA)

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.

Enbridge is hiring a Contract Conformance Specialist right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.

Job Overview:

• The Contract Conformance Specialist (CCS) is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of contract conformance activities for assigned capital and maintenance projects. This role ensures that all executed contractual arrangements are administered in strict accordance with contract terms and Company procedures.
• The CCS manages documentation, correspondence, and communication between the Company and its Contractors to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled, risks are mitigated, and issues are promptly identified and resolved. The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and third-party partners across multiple functional areas.
• The CCS reports directly to the Team Lead, SCM Major Projects Sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and compliance with the Project Execution contracting strategy.
• Facilitate the preparation of contract exhibits, including scope of work, technical specifications, pricing, and special instructions.
• Assist in drafting clear and accurate technical contract language that defines scope, pricing, and special instructions for assigned projects.
• Support project management during contractor negotiations throughout the bidding and contract formation phases.
• Participate in and support contract conformance training for internal teams and third-party personnel.
• Coordinate the project team in developing and implementing a project-specific communication plan.
• Manage all contractor correspondence and maintain accurate documentation and communication logs.
• Prepare, review, and transmit Company-generated correspondence in a timely manner, with concurrence from the appropriate project team leaders.
• Prepare meeting agendas and record, distribute, and archive minutes for all contract-related meetings.
• Establish and maintain contract document control and retention systems in compliance with Company procedures.
• Administer the change order process, including:
• Maintaining change order logs
• Preparing and issuing change directives
• Reviewing contractor change requests
• Preparing change orders for internal review and approval
• Review contractor-submitted invoices for contractual compliance; coordinate internal approvals and monitor through final payment.
• Request, monitor, and track Work Releases and Oracle Purchase Orders (POs) for external service providers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contractor-submitted documents for compliance and notify contractors of deviations or non-conformance, in coordination with the project manager and project team.
• Coordinate with project teams, legal, and SCM leadership to resolve contractual issues as they arise.
• Support Company and external audits by preparing documentation and providing assistance as required.
• Coordinate contract close-out activities to ensure full compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Close and submit project contract files for retention in accordance with Company standards.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Team Lead, SCM Major Projects Sourcing regarding contractual requirements, practices, risks, and issues.
• Provide weekly status updates through the SCM Major Projects Report.
• Collaborate extensively with internal departments, including legal, project management, construction management, business development, system planning, procurement, contract management, project controls, and other functional groups.
• Interface frequently with external contractors and third-party stakeholders.

Basic/Minimum Qualifications:

• Education & Experience (one of the following):
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, legal, technical, or business discipline plus a minimum of 4 years of experience in legal, engineering, construction, contract administration, or contract conformance for construction-related projects; or
• Associate’s degree plus 7–10 years of relevant experience in legal, engineering, construction, contract administration, or contract conformance for construction-related projects.
• Experience is preferably within the gas pipeline or energy industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting processes and common issues associated with energy industry construction projects.
• Fundamental understanding of the intent, purpose, and use of all documents typically included in construction contracts.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills; capable of working effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and functional teams.
• Familiarity with contract management best practices and support of complex negotiations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and resolve problems before escalation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office productivity applications.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Dimensions:

• Responsible for assigned projects or programs with a consolidated annual value of up to $400M.
• May support projects of elevated complexity and risk.

Work Conditions:

• The CCS’s primary location will be a company field office. The position requires some travel, approximately 15% of the time, primarily within the assigned region.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.

Applying with Raise

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at 1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com

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