Contract administrator Jobs in Waterloo, ON

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to support a well established client with complex commercial agreements. This role spans the full contract life cycle, from early engagement with sales teams through to project execution. The ideal candidate brings strong resilience, solid problem solving skills, and confidence working in a fast paced, project focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the contracting process and ensure commercial risks are identified and managed.
• Advise sales and tendering teams on contract structure and appropriate terms based on service scope and risk.
• Join project kick off meetings and support Project Managers with deliverables, risk management, and contractual obligations.
• Help build and maintain a clear framework for contract administration.
• Lead dispute resolution and claims related activities.
• Manage renewals and closures while capturing lessons learned for future improvements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting ongoing and future opportunities.
• Manage client focused contract negotiations and resolve outstanding contractual topics.
• Support commercial handover to operations and ensure the operations team understands key obligations and risks.
• Assist project teams in identifying changes, potential claims, and required notifications throughout the contract period. Risk and Commercial Management
• Communicate commercial risks to internal stakeholders and ensure they are managed across the full contract life cycle.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, commerce, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Contract Management
• Experience in construction or a related field

What we offer :

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