Contracts Administrator

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm in Vancouver is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage contracts for various BC projects. The role requires a university degree in engineering or construction management and extensive experience in contract administration and project environments. Candidates must have strong communication and negotiation skills. This position initially offers a 12-month contract with potential for extensions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in a project environment.
• 3+ years of experience in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Support post-award vendor relationships.
• Act as the owner's representative in contract negotiations.
• Administer change orders and claims.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service focus

Education

University level degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Horizon RecruitmentInc.is conducting the search for aContracts Administratorfor our large BC based client. This role will manage a portfolio of contracts focusing on a number of BC based projects.

Initially a 12 month contract term, this position will focus on long term projects and may continue for multiple contract extensions or, conversion to a permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Support post award vendor relationships with service providers
• Act as owner's representative in all contract negotiations with external vendors
• Administer all change orders, claims and scope inquiries
• Manage vendor KPI's and scorecards
• Track project budgets and schedules for contract portfolio
• Assist with the development of scope of work and RFx for construction tenders
• Liaise with project managers, engineers and construction / site managers to ensure vendors are completing work to schedule and to required quality levels.

Requirements:

• University level degree ideally in engineering or construction management disciplines.
• Support pre-award RFx process.
• 5+ years of experience working in a project environment, ideally within an EPC environment.
• 3+ years of experience working in Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas etc.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration / contract management
• Exceptional communication skills. Both written and verbal.
• Customer service focused approach to contract management
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Rewards:

• $30-$45/hr

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas:Finance & Supply Chain