Contracts Administrator

BCCPA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator in Vancouver to support a broad portfolio of capital projects within a major industrial organization. The role spans planning, contracting strategy, administration, claims resolution and closeout.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and procurement leaders to craft practical contracting solutions that balance cost, schedule, execution needs and risk.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management or related field.
• Degree or certification in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or Law.
• Experience supporting medium-scale capital projects in mining, oil & gas, civil, industrial processing, energy or infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead competitive sourcing, commercial evaluations, and award processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contracting and procurement strategies for capital projects and early-stage R&D.
• Define contract packages, sourcing approaches, terms and risk allocation with project teams.
• Lead competitive sourcing: prequalification, expressions of interest, RFPs, evaluations and awards.
• Negotiate terms with engineering consultants, contractors and professional service providers.
• Administer engineering, consulting, EPCM and construction agreements across project life cycle.
• Manage amendments, change orders, claims and disputes to protect project interests.
• Support closeout activities and resolve outstanding commercial matters.
• Provide practical commercial advice to project managers and engineers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor degree / Diploma / Certification in Business or related field

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Contracts Administrator to support a broad portfolio of capital projects with a major industrial organization.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a range of projects, from early-stage planning and contracting strategy through to contract administration, claims resolution and closeout.

The successful candidate will support both established projects nearing completion and new industrial initiatives requiring thoughtful procurement planning and commercial oversight.

Working closely with project managers, engineers and procurement leaders, you will help develop practical contracting solutions that balance cost, schedule, execution needs and commercial risk.

Based in Vancouver and initially a 12-month contract. This opportunity has the potential for longer-term work as the company grows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contracting and procurement strategies for capital projects, and early-stage industrial R&D projects.
• Work with project teams to define contract packages, sourcing approaches, commercial terms and risk allocation.
• Lead competitive sourcing activities, including contractor prequalification, expressions of interest, RFPs, commercial evaluations and contract awards.
• Negotiate commercial terms with engineering consultants, construction contractors and professional service providers.
• Administer engineering, consulting, EPCM and construction agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage contract amendments, change orders, claims and commercial disputes while protecting project interests.
• Support contract closeout activities, including resolving outstanding commercial matters and finalizing contractor obligations.
• Provide practical commercial advice to project managers, engineers and other stakeholders.
• Identify contractual, commercial and market risks and recommend solutions that support project delivery.
• Work across multiple projects with different contracting needs, from established construction agreements to new procurement strategies.
• Monitor contractor performance and support the resolution of contractual issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management or a related field.
• Degree, diploma or technical certification in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting medium scale capital projects in mining, oil and gas, civil, industrial processing / heavy manufacturing, energy, infrastructure or similar sectors.
• Strong experience with engineering consulting and professional services agreements, along with exposure to industrial construction contracts.
• Proven ability to lead competitive sourcing, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations and award processes.
• Experience managing contract changes, claims, commercial issues and contractor performance.
• Strong understanding of contracting strategies, commercial risk allocation and contract administration.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams and senior procurement leaders.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Remuneration

• $80/hr target rate
• Hybrid

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered