Contract Administrator

Brunel; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Contracts Administrator – Projects to support our client on a contract basis. This role will help administer contracts for assigned capital projects from planning through completion, coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and site offices.

The position is based in an engineering office with potential site mobilization and some work-from-home flexibility. You will review requests, draft and administer agreements, and support post-award activities while maintaining

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in supply chain, business, accounting, engineering, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with three+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts management principles and practices.
• Experience supporting contract administration within capital projects or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with large-scale industrial facilities is considered an asset.
• Previous EPCM experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working as part of an integrated team with clients, contractors, and project partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review a variety of contract requests and determine the most appropriate sourcing strategy based on the scope of work and business requirements.
• Support the development and administration of contractual agreements to ensure operations and project activities are supported in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.
• Review supplier bid proposals and provide recommendations or support contract execution based on project needs.
• Maintain competitive pricing through bid events, price negotiations, cost modelling, and other sourcing strategies.
• Identify supplier performance concerns and work with internal and external stakeholders to support resolution.
• Assist with post-award contract administration for assigned contract matters.
• Collaborate with project managers, functional leaders, site representatives, suppliers, and contractors.
• Support contract-related decision making with moderate supervision, including setting priorities and timelines that may impact a department, project, or work group.
• Work on complex contract matters and support the implementation of solutions through strategy, coordination, and delegation where required.
• Travel to site may be required based on project and business needs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Contracts management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma or GED with 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brunel is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator – Projects to support our client on a contract basis. This role will be responsible for supporting the administration of contracts related to assigned capital projects, from early-stage planning through execution and completion.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and project teams to ensure contract activities are managed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with business needs. This position will initially be based in an engineering office environment, with potential mobilization to site offices as required. Some work-from-home flexibility may also be available. The role reports to the Manager of Contracts and will support post-award contract administration activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review a variety of contract requests and determine the most appropriate sourcing strategy based on the scope of work and business requirements.
• Support the development and administration of contractual agreements to ensure operations and project activities are supported in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective manner.
• Review supplier bid proposals and provide recommendations or support contract execution based on project needs.
• Maintain competitive pricing through bid events, price negotiations, cost modelling, and other sourcing strategies.
• Identify supplier performance concerns and work with internal and external stakeholders to support resolution.
• Assist with post-award contract administration for assigned contract matters.
• Collaborate with project managers, functional leaders, site representatives, suppliers, and contractors.
• Support contract-related decision making with moderate supervision, including setting priorities and timelines that may impact a department, project, or work group.
• Work on complex contract matters and support the implementation of solutions through strategy, coordination, and delegation where required.
• Travel to site may be required based on project and business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least five years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field with at least three years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts management principles and practices.
• Experience supporting contract administration within capital projects or industrial environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with large-scale industrial facilities is considered an asset.
• Previous EPCM experience is considered an asset.
• Experience working as part of an integrated team with clients, contractors, and project partners is preferred.

What We Offer

Brunel provides the opportunity to work on major projects with leading organizations in mining, energy, infrastructure, and related technical industries. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful assignments that support project execution, operational readiness, and long-term business success.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best organizations in the business. With decades of experience across mining, energy, infrastructure, life sciences, and related technical sectors, Brunel provides recruitment and workforce solutions that help clients deliver projects safely, compliantly, on time, and at a high level of quality.