Contract Administrator

We have a number of projects across Canada that require a Junior/Intermediate Contract Administrator to be part of our award-winning team.

As a Contract Administrator, you will work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team delivering complex projects in Alberta and across Canada, with potential support for select US projects. You will be responsible for coordinating and administering contract award and subsequent contract administration activities related to complex, fast-paced contracts.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of contracting strategy and contract execution plans
• Support the contracting cycle, including preparation of RFX packages, clarifications, evaluations, and negotiation support
• Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with contract terms
• Monitor and verify contract progress
• Review schedules and support assessment of delay impacts as they relate to contract performance and change events
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and subconsultants to move construction deliverables forward
• Prepare and process contract administration deliverables, including:
  • Technical drawing submittals
  • Requests for information
  • Change directives, contemplated change notices, and change orders
  • Contract amendments
  • Progress payment certificates
• Evaluate contractors’ submissions for changes and claims
• Support construction-phase contract administration activities, including coordination of contract changes, progress tracking, and issue resolution
• Process contract close-out documents
• Prepare various reports and other correspondence related to areas of responsibility

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices, including contract administration related to change management, claims, schedule impacts, and delays
• Familiarity with common contract models, including lump sum, unit rate, and reimbursable arrangements, is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and construction practices within the Energy & Resources sector, as well as pertinent legislation, standards, and scheduling methods
• Experience supporting construction-phase contract administration and working with project teams during execution is considered an asset
• Sound judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess commercial risks and support effective decision-making
• Effective interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills required to effectively handle changing priorities and project deadlines
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• Good working knowledge of standard business and project tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Junior: 2–5 years of relevant experience in contract administration, procurement, or project support
• Intermediate: 5–10 years of relevant experience in contract administration within engineering, construction, or Energy & Resources projects
• Experience supporting or administering contracts in an EPC/EPCM environment is considered an asset
• Professional designations such as SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or equivalent are considered an asset

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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