Contract Administrator

AtkinsRéalis Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Contract Administrator in Calgary, Alberta, to join the Project Procurement and Subcontracts Management team on the Calgary Green Line (CGL) project. You will manage subcontracts from award to close-out and ensure compliance with the Prime Contract and project procedures.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in contract administration or related fields, experience with large civil construction, and proficiency in JD Edwards, Aconex and ProCore, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Senior Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Contracts/Procurement Management.
• Experience in large, complex civil construction projects is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and professional correspondence; knowledge of safety regulations and quality control is a plus.
• Ability to read contract requirements and relate them to Alberta law and Construction Act.

Responsibilities

• Administer assigned subcontracts from award through close-out.
• Establish and maintain contract administration plans, procedures, templates, workflows and registers.
• Interpret contractual requirements, identify obligations and risks, and ensure timely notices and approvals.
• Raise subcontract commitments and change orders in JD Edwards, record progress claim values, and maintain records.
• Prepare accruals, forecasts, cost reports and subcontract status reports with Project Controls and Finance.
• Collaborate with project teams to support effective contract administration and timely resolution of commercial issues.
• Support negotiations of amendments or departures from standard subcontract terms and obtain approvals.
• Support audits, adjudication, arbitration or litigation by compiling complete contractual records.
• Promote commercial awareness and continuous improvement of subcontract administration processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Quantity surveying

Project management

Commercial acumen

Tools

JD Edwards

Aconex

ProCore

Job description

### **Job Description**## **Overview** **AtkinsRéalis** is hiring a **Contract Administrator** to join our growing team. The successful candidate will join AtkinsRéalis as part of the Project Procurement and Subcontracts Management team and will be primarily assigned to the CGL (Calgary Green Line) project in **Calgary, Alberta**. Delivered under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) model, the project requires transparent, accountable and compliant contract administration. In this role, the successful candidate will play a key part in managing contracts for a major infrastructure project, working closely with AtkinsRéalis’ internal teams, the client and external partners. You will provide professional and specialized contract administration services in support of construction activities. You will work closely with project teams and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support contractual and regulatory compliance, adherence to internal processes, and achievement of the project’s objectives.## **Your role*** Administer assigned subcontracts from award through close-out, in accordance with the Prime Contract, subcontract terms, project procedures and applicable legislation.* Establish and maintain contract administration plans, procedures, templates, workflows and registers, including those for correspondence, changes, notices, extensions of time, payments, securities, insurance, deliverables and close-out.* Interpret contractual requirements, identify obligations and risks, and ensure that notices, submissions, responses and approvals are issued within the required timeframes.* Raise subcontract commitments and change orders in JD Edwards, record progress claim values, and maintain accurate commercial and payment records.* Prepare accruals, forecasts, cost reports and subcontract status reports in collaboration with Project Controls and Finance.* Work closely with project delivery, engineering, construction, quality, safety, completions, finance and legal teams to support effective contract administration and timely resolution of commercial issues.* Support negotiations of amendments or departures from standard subcontract terms and obtain approvals in accordance with the Delegation of Authority.* Support audits, adjudication, arbitration or litigation by compiling complete and accurate contractual records when required.* Promote commercial awareness across the project team and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement of subcontract administration processes. ## **About you*** 7+ years’ experience in Senior Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Contracts/Procurement Management.* Experience in large, complex, civil construction projects is essential and experience with electrical, mechanical and trackwork is of benefit.* Proficiency in drafting concise, accurate, professional correspondence including knowledge of relevant safety regulations and quality control processes.* Proficiency in reading and interpreting contract requirements in various contract formats and a strong understanding of the Construction Act and Alberta Law.* Strong MS and Excel skills and experience in JD Edwards, Aconex and ProCore is an advantage.* Possess strong commercial acumen with ability to analyze high volumes of information and make judicious and timely commercial decisions.* Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and deliver in a fast-paced environment.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to draft concise, accurate and professional contractual correspondence.* Availability to work from downtown Calgary office location. ## **Rewards & benefits**Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.Be rewarded. Find out more.## **About AtkinsRéalis**We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.Find out more.## **Additional information**AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as “AtkinsRéalis”) are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data.By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular