Senior Contract Administrator

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Senior Contract Administrator shall be responsible for but not limited to the followingRole and General ResponsibilitiesAdministers assigned subcontracts starting from contract negotiations and maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration and other major matters.Ensure compliance with contract requirementsWorking knowledge of insurance policies and administering claims that fall under the project insurance policy deductibles.Implementation of Change Management proceduresNegotiation of Change Orders and change issues with SubcontractorsEnsure timely and accurate contractual correspondencePricing of change and delay issuesIdentification and tracking of deliverables including bonds, reports and insurance certificates and insurance claims.Identification and implementation of record keeping validating potential ChangesMaintenance of change management/issue logs and provision of summary reportsMaintaining excellent relationships with the subcontractors and publicOther responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Subcontractor Kickoff meetingsRegular subcontractor review meetingsPayment administrationSchedule monitoringMonthly financial reportingRecommend efficiency changes to contract administrationSubcontract Agreement closeoutQualifications and Education RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or Finance required (Master’s degree preferred)10+ years of experience in contract administration or a related field like quantity surveying, accounting, finance or legal or educationExperience working with and managing contractsKnowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contractsRelevant experience in managing and administering insurance claimsAbility to conduct telephone investigations, evaluate, negotiate and settle first and third-party commercial lines claimsAttention to detail and ability to notice errorsWorking knowledge of accounting principlesExperience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and toolsAbility to influence others and move toward a common vision or goalFlexible and adaptable;
able to work in ambiguous situationsOrganized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tacticsAcute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challengesFamiliarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycleExperience with large-scale organizational change effortsEffective communication and negotiation skillsExcellent oral and written English skills are essential· Commitment to ethical business conduct and trusted with sensitive informationPreferred Skills Change management certification or designation desired· Strong awareness of construction and contract law (Experience with Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) forms of contract an asset)Engineering background (civil, systems, MEP, track) preferred but not requiredSignificant major project experience dealing with change/claims management/dispute resolution issuesBeing able to work in a team in Joint Venture environmentDynamic highly motivated individual able to interact with construction teams