Senior Construction Contract Administrator

BBA Consultants; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program for regular employees

Group insurance plan from the first day of employment

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Statutory holidays

Premium for employee referrals

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Senior Construction Contract Administrator to join our team in Tucson, AZ. In this role, you'll play an instrumental part in managing construction activities and ensuring compliance with contracts during the execution of major mining and industrial projects.

You will interface with project managers and contractors, fostering strong client relationships while contributing to the successful execution of our projects. With a requirement of over 15 years in construction contract administration, this position offers a competitive benefits package and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working on-site on EPCM or construction projects.
• Help minimize commercial risk and improve claim resolution outcomes.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, commercial terms, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractual compliance and commercial rigor from field execution through project close-out.
• Translate site decisions into clear contractual, commercial, and risk implications.
• Drive strong client service by aligning on scope, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Strong ownership mindset and accountability

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to anticipate issues and resolve them proactively

Structured, detail-oriented, and rigorous approach

Capability to operate effectively in a dynamic site environment

Education

15+ years of experience in construction contract administration or project controls

Experience on large-scale EPCM projects

Fluent in English (written & oral communication)

Fully bilingual (Spanish)

Job description

Senior Construction Contract Administrator

Job available in these locations:

Elko, NV, United States
Tucson, AZ, United States
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join a growing EPCM firm and play a critical role in the success of large‑scale mining and industrial construction projects across Arizona and the Southwestern United States.

As a Senior Construction Contract Administrator, you will act as the key link between field execution and contractual performance, ensuring that all construction activities are delivered in accordance with the agreed construction contract requirements while proactively managing the relationship, changes, risks, and claims.

Working directly on site alongside the project manager, engineers, and contractors, you will contribute to project performance and protect the company’s commercial interests, while helping build a strong execution platform to support BBA’s expansion in the U.S.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Play a key role on major EPCM construction projects, ensuring contractual compliance and commercial rigor from field execution through project close‑out.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project leadership by translating site decisions into clear contractual, commercial and risk implications.
• Lead the formation of contractor agreements with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.
• Participate, along side the Construction contract Advisor, for the change orders, claims and contract amendments.
• Drive strong client service by helping projects stay aligned on scope, cost, schedule and contractual obligations.
• Lead contract progress review meetings and support productive collaboration among clients, contractors, construction teams and project controls.
• Strengthen project performance by improving documentation, audit readiness, reporting discipline and commercial transparency across site activities.
• Contribute directly by helping build trusted client relationships and reinforcing our reputation for disciplined project execution.
• Help shape the future of our U.S. construction and EPCM operations by bringing field insight, sound judgment and a continuous‑improvement mindset to every mandate.
• Be part of a growing U.S. team with strong development opportunities.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to anticipate issues and resolve them proactively
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and rigorous approach
• Capability to operate effectively in a dynamic site environment

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• 15+ years of experience in construction contract administration or project controls
• Strong experience working on‑site on EPCM or construction projects
• Availability to work onsite
• Help minimize commercial risk and improve claim resolution outcomes
• Solid understanding of construction contracts, commercial terms, and risk management
• Ability to lead discussions, negotiations, and coordination meetings
• Experience in mining, metals, or heavy industry
• Experience on large‑scale EPCM projects
• Fluent in English (written & oral communication)
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and project controls integration
• Fully bilingual (Spanish)

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.