SubContract Administrator (Bridge Construction Project)

Protecnium; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consulting firm in engineering and technical services seeks a Subcontract Administrator for a bridge construction project in Quebec. This role entails managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and facilitating negotiations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in both French and English, along with significant experience in the construction sector.

Benefits

22 paid vacation days

5 working days of sick leave (100% salary)

Local health insurance (100% paid by employer)

Laptop and phone provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Subcontract Administrator in heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge in construction and contract law.
• Proficient in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor contracts ensuring compliance.
• Prepare and coordinate contractual documents.
• Lead site progress meetings with subcontractors.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Protecniumis an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services(www.protecnium.com/en). We are currently looking for aSubcontract Administratorto join our team for aBridge Construction Project in Quebec.

-Project:bridge

-Estimated duration of the position:12 months-In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.

-Responsibilities:

• Administer and monitor contracts to ensure compliance with clauses, changes, and claims.
• Participate in pre-award negotiations and draft contract award recommendations.
• Prepare, issue, and coordinate the signing of contractual documents.
• Organize kick-off and administrative meetings with contractors, and draft meeting minutes.
• Manage communications with suppliers and ensure documentation traceability.
• Coordinate requests related to site work, schedules, specifications, and operational constraints.
• Manage or support the administration of bonds, guarantees, and claims.
• Analyze, negotiate, and recommend contractual modifications related to costs and schedules.
• Validate quantities for progress payments and analyze cash flow.
• Prepare and issue potential claims to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate and lead site progress meetings with subcontractors and suppliers as needed.
• Collaborate with the main contract manager on all commercial matters related to the primary contract.
• Ensure compliance with the project's contractual requirements.
• Manage the release of holdbacks at the end of the project.
• Close contracts administratively and compile historical performance records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the project management team.

-Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Subcontract Administrator in bridge/highway/road/linear works/ heavy civil construction projects or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred but not required.
• Strong awareness of construction and contract law.
• Experience in an EPCM project environment (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management for major projects), particularly in administering construction and site services contracts.
• Strong skills in contract management and legal aspects.
• Experience in drafting and applying commercial terms, with a solid understanding of their legal implications.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Fluency in both French and English is required.
• Commitment to ethical business conduct and trusted with sensitive information.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Dynamic and highly motivated individual able to interact with construction teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple issues/tasks concurrently.

-Working hours:Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

-Benefits:

• Working for an international company currently expanding.
• 22 paid vacation days+ 5 working days of sick leave (100% salary).
• Local health insurance (100% paid by the employer)
• Laptop and phone are provided.

Note: The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.