Contract Administrator

Cari; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 169,000 - 219,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Contract Administrator for the Poland AP1000 Project in Lubiatowo to manage moderate to high complexity subcontracts from award through closeout. You will ensure commercial and contractual requirements align with IWPP, Policy 230, and DSCS governance, coordinating with multiple functions to deliver a major nuclear infrastructure project.

Experience in EPC or nuclear projects, strong risk and change management skills, and a disciplined approach to records, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or international equivalent in a related field with 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years total.
• Experience in subcontract formation and administration on EPC, nuclear, infrastructure, or major industrial projects.
• Experience supporting commercial evaluations, negotiations, contract award and post‑award management.
• Experience with governance frameworks and DSCS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers subcontracts through execution, changes, payments and closeout.
• Reviews terms to identify risks and ensures mitigation plans are in place.
• Manages changes, amendments, and claims per project procedures.
• Coordinates with Construction, Engineering, and Legal to ensure interface discipline.
• Maintains records, reports, forecasts, and audit-ready documentation.
• Supports resolution of contractual issues with vendors and stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with IWPP, Policy 230, DSCS and export controls.
• Uses DSCS to manage workflows, approvals and records.
• Supports audits, management reviews, and lessons learned on subcontracting.

Skills

Contract Administration

Commercial Risk

Stakeholder Management

Governance & Digital Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Law/Supply Chain

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Single

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Lubiatowo

Salary Range: 169,000 - 219,300 PLN annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

For IA reqs only : “International Assignee pay would be based upon home country currency as applicable under Polish labor law and Bechtel policy”.

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Project Overview

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary

The Contract Administrator supports the delivery of subcontract administration activities for the Poland AP1000 Project. The role is responsible for managing assigned subcontracts of moderate to high complexity throughout the execution and closeout, ensuring commercial, contractual, and project requirements are implemented in accordance with project procedures, the Integrated Work Process and Procedure (IWPP), Policy 230, and DSCS governance requirements.

Working under the direction of the Contracts Manager, the role supports all post-award administration activities while coordinating closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, Legal, Risk Management, and Supply Chain stakeholders. The position exercises professional judgement on contractual and commercial matters, supports risk management and change administration activities, and contributes to the successful delivery of a major nuclear infrastructure project.

Major Responsibilities

• Administers assigned subcontracts throughout execution, including management of contractual obligations, performance monitoring, change administration, payment reviews, and closeout activities.
• Reviews subcontract terms and commercial provisions to identify risks, ambiguities, and compliance concerns and supports development of mitigation strategies.
• Manages subcontract changes, amendments, compensation events, claims, and commercial correspondence in accordance with project procedures and contractual requirements.
• Coordinates closely with Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Quality, Procurement, Legal, and Risk Management to ensure effective subcontract execution and interface management.
• Maintains subcontract records, registers, commercial reports, forecasts, and correspondence to ensure accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Supports resolution of contractual and commercial issues with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with IWPP, Policy 230, project procedures, DSCS requirements, and applicable regulatory and export control obligations.
• Utilises DSCS and associated project systems to manage workflows, approvals, reporting, and subcontract records.
• Supports project audits, management reviews, claims assessments, and lessons learned activities related to subcontract formation and administration.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's (or international equivalent) in Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Supply Chain, or a related discipline with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in subcontract formation and administration on EPC, nuclear, infrastructure, energy, or major industrial projects.
• Experience supporting commercial evaluations, negotiations, contract award processes, and post-award contract management activities.
• Experience working within structured governance frameworks and digital supply chain systems such as DSCS is preferred.
• Experience in regulated project environments and knowledge of European contracting practices is desirable

Required Knowledge and Skills

Contract Administration & Change Management

Strong experience administering complex subcontracts, including performance monitoring, compensation events, amendments, claims, and contractual compliance.

Commercial Risk & Problem Solving

Ability to identify, assess, and manage contractual and commercial risks using sound judgement and structured commercial processes.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

Proven ability to work effectively with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain personnel, and subcontractors to support project delivery.

Governance & Digital Systems

Working knowledge of EPC contracting practices, IWPP, Policy 230, DSCS, and project procedures, with the ability to ensure compliant and auditable subcontract execution.

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