Contracts Specialist - Infrastructure & Port Projects

APM Terminals; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Contract Specialist to support administration and management of consultancy, construction, equipment, technology, and service contracts across project execution. You will work with the Contract Manager to protect contractual and commercial interests through disciplined contract administration and governance.

You will administer contracts through the lifecycle, maintain records, support tender evaluations, and prepare regular reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration or contract management on major capital projects.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, transportation, or port projects.
• Knowledge of change management, commercial reporting, and governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and management of consultancy, construction, equipment, technology, and service contracts throughout project execution.
• Help protect the project's contractual and commercial interests through disciplined contract administration, commercial reporting, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.
• Administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, notices, registers, and administration systems to support audit readiness and governance requirements.
• Coordinate change management activities, including variations, compensation events, claims tracking, and contractual notice requirements.
• Support payment administration by reviewing contractor payment applications, maintaining contract value records, and assisting with forecasting activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial and contract performance reports to support project decision‑making.
• Monitor contractual compliance, identify potential commercial risks, and support mitigation and audit activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support tender evaluations, contract awards, contract execution, and project delivery objectives.

Skills

Contract administration

Contract management

Commercial management

Claims management

Contract advisory

Stakeholder management

Job description

APM Terminals Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Contract Specialist to support administration and management of consultancy, construction, equipment, technology, and service contracts across project execution. You will work with the Contract Manager to protect contractual and commercial interests through disciplined contract administration and governance.

You will administer contracts through the lifecycle, maintain records, support tender evaluations, and prepare regular reports.