Contract Administrator

Job summary

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts and purchase orders to mitigate legal risks. It also requires collaborating with sales and operations teams to ensure contract alignment with project scopes and pricing.

Job details

One of our manufacturing clients is looking for a Contract Administrator lcoated near Hamilton, ON location Pay - $85 $95K Key Responsibilities Review, draft, revise, and negotiate construction contracts, purchase orders, and other legal documents to identify and mitigate contractual risks. Work closely with Canadian Sales and Operations teams to ensure contract scope, pricing, and obligations accurately reflect the original bid and project requirements. Negotiate contract terms and conditions with General Contractors, Consultants, Project Managers, and legal representatives. Resolve contractual issues and negotiate fair, commercially reasonable outcomes while protecting the company s interests. Build and maintain strong business relationships through professional, knowledgeable, and balanced negotiations. Develop and standardize contract templates, procedures, and negotiation processes to improve consistency and efficiency. Ensure clear alignment between the scope of work, contract terms, change orders, supplementary conditions, amendments, and project responsibilities. Identify potential contractual gaps, inconsistencies, and areas of risk and recommend appropriate solutions. Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices that may affect existing or future contracts. Conduct contractual and legal research as required. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful project execution and contract compliance. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Support the company s vision and uphold its core values in all business activities. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in contracts management, with construction industry experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of contract law, construction contracts, contract drafting, and negotiation. Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Law, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education, training, and experience will also be considered. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft and amend contractual and legal documents clearly, accurately, and concisely. Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual information. Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. Ability to quickly understand new concepts, construction terminology, and project requirements. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What you’ll do

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts and purchase orders to mitigate legal risks. It also requires collaborating with sales and operations teams to ensure contract alignment with project scopes and pricing.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of contract management experience, preferably within the construction industry, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong expertise in contract law and professional negotiation skills are essential.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Management
• Contract Drafting
• Negotiation
• Risk Mitigation
• Construction Law
• Legal Research
• Project Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Legal
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Administrative

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