Senior Contracts Administrator

Job summary

The Senior Contracts Administrator will interpret contract language to manage risks and guide project teams in accordance with contractual clauses. They will also coordinate and submit claim reporting, manage change orders, and assist in dispute resolution processes.

Job details

Overview Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for navigating complex contractual landscapes? As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will coordinate and process change order and claims documentation and for one or more project sites within a division. Your expertise in interpreting contract language will ensure our project teams operate smoothly and efficiently within the parameters of contract specifications. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to safeguard us against unexpected costs. Apply now and transform your career with us. What you will be doing Interpret contract language to understand the risks, rights and responsibilities of the project teams and guide project teams in properly managing in accordance with these clauses to limit Company’s exposure to additional costs. Coordinates and submits claim reporting for one or more project sites in a Division. Supports change order and claim preparation for the projects within the Division. Assists projects in preparing for disputes resolution hearing and other alternative resolution methods meetings. Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs or schedule and claim resolution. Coordinates with project teams and the Contract and Claims Manager in tracking and monitoring change order and claims preparation and resolution. Coordinates documentation and monitors deadlines within the project contract regarding acknowledgement, owner notice and filing guidelines regarding claims and change orders. Assists outside counsel and third party consultants as needed for claim and change resolution. What we are looking for Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required. 8+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required. Experience with complex scheduling, cost control processes, claims/change preparation and dispute resolution procedures preferred. Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required. Knowledge of various methodologies for claims pricing and preparation. Proven written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required. Why work for us Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are: Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer. Salary Min CAD $110,000.00/Yr. Salary Max CAD $140,000.00/Yr.

What you’ll do

The Senior Contracts Administrator will interpret contract language to manage risks and guide project teams in accordance with contractual clauses. They will also coordinate and submit claim reporting, manage change orders, and assist in dispute resolution processes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and possess at least 8 years of experience in construction engineering or project management. Proficiency in construction contract agreements, cost control processes, and accounting principles is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Paid time off program
• 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical insurance
• Extended health care
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Provincial medical
• Wellness benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract administration
• Change order management
• Claims documentation
• Dispute resolution
• Construction accounting
• Risk management
• Project controls
• Contract interpretation
• Scheduling
• Cost control
• Claims pricing
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Engineering
• Project management
• Cost Control
• Change Orders
• Claims Resolution
• Project Controls
• Time Off Management
• Claims Documentation
• Accounting
• Claims Processing
• Construction Accounting
• Construction Engineering
• Contract Interpretation
• Dispute Resolution
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Project Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Filing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Contract Administrator
• Contracts Administrator
• Buyers
• Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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