Contract Administrator - Prime Contract

Colas Canada Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Verkehrsinfrastruktur sucht einen erfahrenen Vertragsadministrator, um ein bedeutendes Projekt in Edmonton zu unterstützen. In dieser Rolle sind Sie für die Verwaltung komplexer Verträge verantwortlich und arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Teams zusammen, um eine reibungslose Durchführung sicherzustellen. Sie bringen umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Vertragsverwaltung mit und haben ein Auge für Details. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, an einem herausragenden Infrastrukturprojekt zu arbeiten, das die Transportlandschaft der Region nachhaltig prägen wird. Wenn Sie bereit sind, sich einer dynamischen und unterstützenden Umgebung anzuschließen, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 7 Jahre Erfahrung im Vertragsmanagement, vorzugsweise bei großen Infrastrukturprojekten.
• Erfahrung mit Festpreisverträgen und rechtlichen Dokumenten.

Responsibilities

• Vertragsverwaltung und Unterstützung des Vertragsmanagers bei komplexen Aufgaben.
• Entwicklung chronologischer Fakten für laufende und potenzielle Ansprüche.
• Erstellung von Berichten über Streitigkeiten und Probleme.

Skills

Vertragserstellung

Detailgenauigkeit

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Vertragsinterpretation

Forschungskompetenz

Zusammenarbeit

Education

Abschluss in Bauwesen

Abschluss in Ingenieurwesen

Abschluss in Rechtswissenschaften

Abschluss in Betriebswirtschaft

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Subsidiary: COLAS CANADA INC.

Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure—materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.

Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.

Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.

Mission

Join us in an exciting adventure to complete the Edmonton Valley Line West LRT—a remarkable legacy project that will redefine our community’s transportation landscape! Be part of this transformative journey and help us create a lasting impact for generations to come. We are seeking a skilled Contract Administrator (Prime Contract) to join our dynamic team. The Contract Administrator will work within the commercial team, report to the Contract Manager, and will be responsible for drafting correspondence and reports, collaborating with other teams to gather information, maintaining digital records and registers, and assisting the Contract Manager in administering complex prime contract functions of the JV project.

Main Responsibilities

• Contract Administration:

• Understand the project agreement and interpret the complex prime contract of the project.
• Provide contractual advice to team members based on the interpretation of the contract.
• Administer change processes according to contract requirements, coordinating with design and construction teams to prepare change estimates.
• Understand the technical, contractual, and commercial requirements of the project.
• Collaborate with team members to gather information and draft contractual correspondence.
• Draft reports on issues, potential disputes, and disputes for relevant audiences.
• Work closely with project teams to explore contractual issues and present findings to management.
• Maintain digital records, gather invoices and daily reports, and generate various reports for management.
• Be commercially aware and sensitive when dealing with contractual issues.
• Generate management reports, resolve contractual issues, and facilitate dispute resolution.
• Attend meetings as required to support contractual functions.
• Monitor contractual deadlines and flag concerns proactively.
• Draft contractual letters, reports, and other correspondence.
• Support the drafting of regular contractual reports, including monthly Construction Payment Reports for the city.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Contract or Commercial Manager.

Claims Coordination

• Develop chronological facts for ongoing and potential claims through information mining.
• Work with project teams to explore contractual issues and present findings to the Claims Lead.
• Draft reports on disputes and issues.
• Analyze and process claim documents, ensuring review and submission within deadlines.
• Maintain records of claims and cost recovery events.
• Coordinate with legal teams for reviews.
• Generate management reports and facilitate dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with scheduling and construction teams to review information.
• Attend relevant meetings as needed.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar contract administration role.
• Excellent drafting skills for contractual letters and notices.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements and foresee consequences.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Strong research skills.
• Understanding of contractual and commercial risks.
• Collaborative work style.
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Degree in construction, engineering, legal, quantity surveying, or business administration.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in contract management, preferably on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with legal documents, contracts, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with fixed-price lump sum contracts.
• Credentials such as MRICS, MCIArb, ACIArb are preferred.
• Ability to travel (<5%) to construction sites.
• Willing to relocate to Edmonton, Alberta.

Recommended Skills / Experience:

• Experience with Light Rail Transit projects.
• Experience in P3 projects.
• Knowledge of project scheduling and delay analysis.
• Understanding of project costs and commercial concepts.
• Ability to join the team on short notice.

Note

This role requires working from the project office at least 4 days a week. Diversity is important to us. At Colas, we value workforce diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.