Senior Contracts Administrator

Orion Group; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Contracts Administrator in the thriving Energy sector! This long-term contract role offers the chance to leverage your extensive experience in contract management for mega projects. You'll oversee EPC contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards while collaborating with project managers to achieve project goals. Your expertise in CMS platforms and negotiation skills will be essential in navigating complex contracts. This position promises competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact in a high-profile role. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to shape the future of the industry!

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

High-profile role

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing contracts for Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong background in EPC oversight and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet contract terms and project goals.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Legal Studies

Tools

Procore

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator (CR/076364)

Location: Edmonton, Canada
Sector: Energy & Renewables
Salary: TBD

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Contracts Administrator on a contract basis. Are you a seasoned professional with extensive experience in contract management on mega projects? Do you thrive in dynamic, challenging environments and have a deep understanding of the unique intricacies involved in the Energy industry? If so, we would love to hear from you and see if you can be a part of our client's exceptional project team!

We are currently seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join one of our major clients and be part of their project team based in Sherwood Park, AB. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for individuals with significant experience and a passion for making a positive impact on EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Provide oversight of EPC contracts from award through execution and closeout.
• Collaborate with project managers and key stakeholders to ensure that contract terms are met and all project goals are achieved within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify potential risks and manage issues related to contracts and commercial terms, offering solutions that benefit the project and stakeholders.
• Utilize CMS platforms (Procore preferred) to track, monitor, and manage contract documentation and deliverables.
• Oversee and facilitate the negotiation and modification of contract terms when necessary.
• Ensure alignment with all safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience in managing contracts for Oil & Gas projects, with a clear understanding of the complexities of mega projects.
• Strong background in EPC oversight and comprehensive contract administration from a commercial and legal standpoint.
• System savvy: Experience with SAP and Microsoft tools is essential for efficient project execution.
• Experience with a Contract Management System (CMS), ideally Procore, is highly preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
• Education in a related field (Business, Engineering, Legal, etc.) is preferred.
• Valid Canadian work permit and a current driver's license.

Ideal Candidate:

• You’re based in the Edmonton area, including Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Nisku, or willing to relocate to meet job/project requirements.
• You bring an in-depth understanding of the challenges of large-scale Oil & Gas projects, navigating complex contracts and ensuring all terms are executed flawlessly.
• Your experience with CMS platforms and SAP is extensive, and you are comfortable using these tools daily to ensure smooth project administration.
• A natural problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why Join Us?

• Long-term contract with competitive compensation and growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving Energy / Oil & Gas sector.
• Be part of a dynamic, high-impact team on exciting mega-projects that are shaping the future of the industry.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge technology and systems with hands-on experience in a high-profile role.
• Be local to the area with a fantastic remuneration opportunity.

If you have the expertise and ambition to make a meaningful contribution to large-scale Energy projects, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of something big!

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.