Contract Administrator

Job summary

Draft, issue, and administer contracts and Master Service Agreements for major transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, trade agreements, and signing authorities. Coordinate contractual changes, material deliveries, purchase orders, vendor and stakeholder communications, payment and dispute processes, and contract performance reporting.

Job details

Contract Administrator Location: Edmonton, AB Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 13 months Pay Rate: C$40.00–C$80.00 / Hour (CAD) Job Summary We are seeking experienced and organized Project Contract Administrators to join our Transmission Program Management and City of Edmonton Transmission Reinforcement (CETR) teams. In this role, you will play a key part in establishing and maintaining reliable relationships with service proponents, contractors, and vendors through well-structured, audited, and compliant legal contracts. You will work closely with Project Managers, Procurement Leads, Project Engineers, and Legal teams across the lifecycle of major high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects, supporting project delivery from inception through closeout. Key Responsibilities Contract Development & Execution: Draft, issue, and manage contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) from standard forms tailored to specific project goods and services. Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict alignment with the Contract Execution and Spending Authority Policy (CESAP), applicable trade agreements, and non-competitive procurement signing authorities. Change Management: Lead contractual change management processes—facilitating, documenting, and tracking change orders, variations, and claims. Material Expediting: Monitor material status, track vendor delivery commitments, facilitate internal reviews, and proactively identify schedule conflicts or risks. PO & Requisition Management: Collaborate with Procurement and Engineering to set up and issue Purchase Orders, create purchase requisitions, manage approval workflows, and receive goods in Oracle. Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement: Interface with internal project teams and external contractors/vendors regarding cost, progress assessments, reporting, payment processing, and dispute resolution. Performance Reporting: Monitor and report contract performance and lifecycle metrics regularly to Project Managers and Senior Management. Required Experience Proven track record in contract administration, contract lifecycle management, and vendor relations within engineering or heavy industrial construction environments. Demonstrated experience leading change management processes and tracking contractual changes. Experience with material expediting and delivery status tracking for large-scale capital projects. Hands-on proficiency with Oracle procurement/ERP systems (requisitions, PO setups, and receiving goods). Strong understanding of procurement policies, trade agreements, and contract risk management. Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Required Skills Contract administration and contract lifecycle management Vendor relations and stakeholder engagement Change order and variation tracking Material expediting and delivery status monitoring Oracle procurement/ERP systems (requisitions, PO setup, goods receiving) Procurement policy and trade agreement compliance Contract risk management Negotiation and conflict resolution Performance reporting and KPI tracking Nice-to-Have Experience Canadian Electric Utilities experience — specifically with EPCOR, ATCO, AltaLink, BC Hydro, SaskPower, Manitoba Hydro, or Hydro One Work Environment / Physical Requirements Contract Efficiency KPIs: Lifecycle speed, time to close deals, milestone adherence, and contract value assessments. Contract Efficacy KPIs: Order value variance analysis, repository tracking, and legacy contract trends. Contract Risk Management KPIs: Standard clause variance tracking, resolution of contract disputes, obligation management, and risk assessments. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-14786 #gttca

What you’ll do

Draft, issue, and administer contracts and Master Service Agreements for major transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, trade agreements, and signing authorities. Coordinate contractual changes, material deliveries, purchase orders, vendor and stakeholder communications, payment and dispute processes, and contract performance reporting.

Requirements

Candidates should have proven contract administration and vendor relations experience in engineering or heavy industrial construction, including change management and material expediting for large capital projects. Hands-on Oracle procurement/ERP experience and knowledge of procurement policies, trade agreements, contract risk management, negotiation, and conflict resolution are required.

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Performance Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Administration
• Contract Lifecycle Management
• Vendor Relations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Change Order Tracking
• Material Expediting
• Oracle Procurement/ERP
• Purchase Order Management
• Procurement Compliance
• Trade Agreement Compliance
• Contract Risk Management
• Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Performance Reporting
• KPI Tracking

Job areas

• Administrative
• Legal
• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership

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