Engineering Contract Analyst

Type of position: Regular

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to its clients.

Recognized for its extensive field experience and cutting-edge expertise, BBA has been delivering a comprehensive range of consulting engineering services for over 40 years, from studies and design to commissioning and operational support. Our firm is supported by a network of offices across Canada to carry out mandates at the local, national and international levels.

BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is a Canada's Best Employer recipient from Kincentric and is part of the prestigious Platinum Club of the Best Managed Companies, which unites companies that have held onto their title for over six consecutive years. For BBA, making the list speaks to the rigour of our practices and our unique approach to employee and client relations.

In late 2023, BBA has also established operations in the United States and is gearing up for strong growth, adding to our 1350+ employees currently in Canada.

Your future role on our team:

Reporting to the Stations Manager on-site, the Engineering Contract Analyst will lead the administration of internal/external driven financial and contractual transactions supporting all capital, reactive and maintenance, program delivery and budgetary attainment.

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Leads financial and contractual administration activities accountable for managing transactions from project inception to capitalization on projects annually.
• Administers the Capital, Reactive and Maintenance, Capital Contribution Process ensuring financial transactions are received and allocated to projects.
• Act as the RC Financial and contractual lead and liaison to stakeholder groups including design & engineering, internal and external construction team, program management, procurement, finance, legal and standards & policy.
• Develops event and probability forecasting for capital contributions in alignment with delivery scheduling.
• Prepare reports pertaining to project/program status and outcomes and administers monthly reporting including project progress accruals, actual vs estimated variance analysis and invoice receipting.
• Proactively flag at-risk areas based on analysis of data and KPIs.
• Conduct periodic field visits for on-going station project
• Works closely with Program Management Consultant and Financial Analyst on transactional project requirements, status reporting and event forecasting
• Supports internal construction team with material tools and PPE orders
• Supports asset recognition and de-recognition close out process.
• Responsible for the development and improvement of databases and processes in support of project and regulatory requirements and ongoing productivity improvement initiatives
• Participates in process improvement initiatives as well as process mapping activities in support of departmental continuous improvement programs.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Rigour and ethical
• Sense of equity and inclusion
• Ability to see beyond established standards

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting
• A caring environment where everyone's ideas are listened to and there is no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, etc.
• Growing business with many opportunities
• Generous pension and insurance plan
• A inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• A collaborative culture among various departments and with our operations clients
• Valuing complementary expertise
• Agility and listening: your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives

Job Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in analytics and/or project coordination
• Class G license is required.
• Must have completed an engineering education, preferably in Electrical but all disciplines will be considered (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to solve problems independently.
• Detailed Oriented - ensures work is completed with minimal errors.
• Builds strong relationships - fosters open dialogue, builds relationships; collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders; seeks to understand problem before implementing a solution.
• Champions change, productivity and innovation - experienced in developing new and creative solutions to work problems.
• Demonstrates customer focus - able to influence, gain support and commitment from others.

About BBA
For over 40 years, we've been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada's leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
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