Ciara Chisholm
Contracts Manager at NorLand Limited- Claim this Profile
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German Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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IACCM Commercial and Contracts Practitioner
IACCMApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Intermediate (Estimated) (60%)
DuolingoAug, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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NorLand Limited
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Canada
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contracts Manager
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Jul 2020 - Present
• Responsible for preparing, negotiating and reviewing various company contracts in accordance to applicable legislation and the strategic direction of the business • Reviewing bid packages and Requests for Proposals for potential contractual risks, assisting in developing scopes of work for tender packages and reviewing all bid forms for accuracy and risk mitigation and coordinating with Estimating and Project Managers in the award of contracts • Develop and maintain a formal company-wide approach to Risk Management and support a risk management culture by pro-actively managing and responding to the risks that affect our values and our goals • Build and maintain solid relationships with internal project teams and external stakeholders including owners, board advisors, clients, architect, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders • Assist in the development of schedules and costs recovery as they relate to claims; review, comment and manage any extension and delay claims, keep updated on the latest Contract legislation and contract type changes/amendments, and liaise with other departments as required • Developing and implementing contract policies (what can and cannot be included in a contract, pay when paid for example), review procedures and checklists (what to consider in each contract) • Identify and explain contract terms and associated risks to the relevant business stakeholders including Project Managers and interpret contract requirements, obligations and risk assessment or exposure and advise on same
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AFL
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Contracts & Procurement Manager
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2020
• Review and comment on all RFI, RFP, RFQ and contracts proposed or in receipt of AFL Network Services• Identify and discuss contracting and commercial risks with managers and recommend alternative or additional bid or contract wording to mitigate, contain and/or transfer risk exposures• Engage with and provide stewardship to project teams involved in the negotiations, the formation and administration of the prime contract, sub-contracts and purchasing process• Working with the project team, review and evaluate change notices, change directives, amending agreements and potential claims, including coordinating and ensuring consistency of approach and paperwork throughout the project• Address and resolve contractual issues as they arise including ascertaining the cost and schedule impact associated with the contractual issue, including claims for extension of time, loss and preparation of financial claims• Identifying compliance risks and implementing action plans for resolving regulatory compliance concerns • Develop and review internal policies and procedures that focus on ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations• Make sound business decisions based on available information relating to sourcing opportunities for AFL Network Services; Determine strategy for negotiations of expense and capital items to achieve savings goals for AFL Network Services.• Lead internal self-audits and continuous improvement of contract processes and procedures• Participate in the resolution of client, and subcontractor claims and disputes• Support contractual integration of supplier improvement targets in cost, quality, and on-time delivery to existing agreements.• Provide analysis, documentation and interpretation of contractual rights and obligations internally and externally• Implement contract modifications to accommodate regulatory, legislative, industry or legal changes.
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Contracts Manager
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
• Manage all aspects of the contract management life cycle including: drafting, negotiation, execution, administration and monitoring of contract performance.• Manage various types of contracts including: POs, NDAs, MSAs, Scope of Works, Professional Services Agreements and others as required.• Establishing a framework to the procurement of goods and services based on industry best practices.• Educating business units on appropriate contract and supply chain policies and procedures.• Conduct in-depth risk mitigation analysis and counsel stakeholders relative to supplier financial viability.• Identify efficiencies, cost reduction, cost avoidance and continuous improvement opportunities within the sourcing process.• Forecast trends and prepare control strategies which can be leveraged to mitigate risk.• Establishing a document management system to store, track and access all relevant contract documents.• Establish and document standard processes and procedures (based on best practices) to support interaction with suppliers, sub-contractors, independent contractors and customers, establishing clear accountability and expectations to minimize the potential for legal, regulatory, and liability issues.• Arbitrate claims or complaints occurring in performance of contracts.• Work with business stakeholder groups across multiple business units and functional departments.
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BC Hydro
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Canada
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Contracts Professional
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
-Manage all post award vendor relationships with large EPC service providers -Act as owner’s representative in all contract negotiations with EPC’s -Negotiate all change orders, claims and scope enquiries -Manage progress payments and approvals -Track project budgets and schedules for contract portfolio -Assist with the development of scope of work and RFx for construction tenders -Liaise with project managers, engineers and construction / site managers to ensure vendors are completing work to schedule and to required quality levels.
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Peterson Energy Logistics
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Netherlands
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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300 - 400 Employee
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Legal Advisor
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Mar 2017 - Dec 2017
• Implementation of Contracting Standards and Contract Review Procedure for Company Group • Providing legal and contracts training to business areas for Company Group • Review, negotiate and draft a range of commercial agreements. • Manage commercial compliance in terms of existing agreements and develop a compliance process for emerging agreements. • Support development/projects work and drafting and negotiating of all associated documentation. • Provide support for general corporate matters as related to the business. • Provide Contractual support on all ITTs and RFQs • Responsible for identifying and advising the Group on complex legal issues associated with the implementation of the corporate strategy and the mitigation of identified risks. • Responsible for ensuring that the Group is not unnecessarily exposed to legal claims by providing appropriate legal advice, by managing complex legal transactions.
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Petrofac
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United Kingdom
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Engineering Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Commercial Coordinator
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May 2013 - Dec 2016
•Commercial and Procurement Lead for current projects - Gaz Du Cameroun, Zennor, Hurricane, Tullow •Commercial and Procurement Lead on recent SPD Projects (Lancaster, Rochelle) •Responsible for the negotiation, drafting and in depth management of supplier Master Service Agreements and Consultant Agreements •Responsible for coordination and management of all project specific procurement activities including the calling off of orders against supplier Master Service Agreements •Provide support with negotiation and management of Client Contracts •Provide support to Clients with drafting direct contracts (Rig Contracts, Third Party Contractors, Consultants) •Responsible for post operational contract reviews and rate negotiations with suppliers •Provide Business Development Support •Provision of contractual and commercial input for responses to Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and Requests for Quotation (RFQs). •Following the required internal processes for contractual approval are followed (Risk Review Committee (RRC), obtaining approval for deviation from the Golden Rules, obtaining tax and insurance advice for incorporation into bids/contracts where required). •Obtaining advice from other departments where required for incorporation into contracts (eg. technical, finance, consultancy). •Providing procurement support of equipment and services for operational projects worldwide.
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AGR
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Norway
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Oil and Gas
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300 - 400 Employee
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Materials and Logistics Administrator
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Sep 2011 - May 2013
Advising Clients and Promoting Materials Management Software Customs for various Projects Liaising with vendors and engineers as to their requirements Raising Purchase orders from information supplied by vendors Sending RFQs for Services and assuring their return Project managing new customs procedure Assisting vendors with any query Administration for the Logistical team Advising Clients and Promoting Materials Management Software Customs for various Projects Liaising with vendors and engineers as to their requirements Raising Purchase orders from information supplied by vendors Sending RFQs for Services and assuring their return Project managing new customs procedure Assisting vendors with any query Administration for the Logistical team
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Purchasing Assistant
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May 2011 - Sep 2011
Sourcing Prices and obtaining quotes for a vast array of products Processing purchase and sales orders for large oil company's Answering phone and email enquiries for purchase and sales orders Processing quote requests and quote offers for various stock items Filing of purchase orders and delivery notes Sourcing Prices and obtaining quotes for a vast array of products Processing purchase and sales orders for large oil company's Answering phone and email enquiries for purchase and sales orders Processing quote requests and quote offers for various stock items Filing of purchase orders and delivery notes
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C-MAR Group
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United Kingdom
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Maritime
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1 - 100 Employee
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Receptionist
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Feb 2011 - May 2011
Directing calls through a busy switch board Receiving and processing all the company mail General data inputting and admin tasks Directing calls through a busy switch board Receiving and processing all the company mail General data inputting and admin tasks
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Marie Curie UK
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Admin Assistant
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Feb 2011 - May 2011
Inputting data into the company software system Taking phone calls and assisting the public to understand the purpose of Marie Curie General filing and admin tasks Inputting data into the company software system Taking phone calls and assisting the public to understand the purpose of Marie Curie General filing and admin tasks
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Education
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2006 - 2010
University of Aberdeen
Bachelor's degree, Law -
2020 - 2020
Simon Fraser University
CRM 1010 Risk Management Principles and Practices, Risk Management -
2022 - 2022
Simon Fraser University
CRM 205 Risk Assessment and Treatment, Risk Management -
2022 - 2022
Simon Fraser University
MGMT 250 Financial Accounting Fundamentals, Risk Management -
1997 - 2004
Queen Victoria School
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