Contract Administrator – Large Contracts

Outright Consulting; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Canada is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to evaluate change orders for energy storage projects. You will assess project documentation, contract structures, and provide clear recommendations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in contract administration, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a technical understanding of energy storage systems. This is a contract position for candidates at the mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in contract administration or project controls.
• Technical understanding of energy storage systems.
• Proven ability to synthesize findings into clear recommendations.
• Proven ability to synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate large change orders related to energy storage projects.
• Determine entitlement based on contractual obligations and industry standards.
• Prepare clear summaries, analysis reports, and audit-ready documentation.
• Determine entitlement based on contractual obligations, industry standards, and project documentation.
• Develop and deliver final recommendations for settlement, negotiation strategy, or required corrective actions.
• Identify unsupported costs, inconsistencies, or gaps in contractor change-order submissions.
• Work collaboratively with project management, engineering, legal, commercial, and finance teams to ensure aligned decision-making.
• Prepare clear summaries, analysis reports, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support dispute resolution or claim-prevention processes as required.
• Provide ongoing contract administration support throughout the multi-month review period.

Skills

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Job description

Contract Administrator – Large Contracts

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator with a strong background in energy storage projects to support the evaluation of large, complex change orders within a multi-month contract assignment. This role requires technical understanding of energy storage systems, contract structures, commercial terms, and project execution. The successful candidate will review contractor submissions, assess entitlement, identify risks, and ultimately provide clear, well-supported recommendations for final settlement actions.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate large change orders related to energy storage projects (BESS, thermal storage, hybrid systems, etc.).
• Interpret complex contract terms, scopes of work, specifications, drawings, and performance requirements.
• Assess the cost, schedule, performance, and risk impacts of proposed changes.
• Determine entitlement based on contractual obligations, industry standards, and project documentation.
• Develop and deliver final recommendations for settlement, negotiation strategy, or required corrective actions.
• Identify unsupported costs, inconsistencies, or gaps in contractor change-order submissions.
• Work collaboratively with project management, engineering, legal, commercial, and finance teams to ensure aligned decision-making.
• Prepare clear summaries, analysis reports, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support dispute resolution or claim-prevention processes as required.
• Provide ongoing contract administration support throughout the multi-month review period.

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, or project controls on energy storage, power, or utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate large, complex change orders or claims.
• Technical understanding of energy storage systems (e.g., battery chemistries, PCS/inverter systems, balance of plant, installation requirements, performance guarantees).
• Strong ability to interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, and cost/schedule data.
• Proven ability to synthesize findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills.
• Experience in EPC or owner-side contract environments is highly preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Utilities