Contract Administrator

As a key member of the Project Management team, this role is accountable to oversee the documentation, review, reporting, and continuous management of contracts throughout a project life cycle flagging to the Project Manager where contractual obligations are compromised by any parties involved.

Responsibilities :

• Draft construction contracts, including specifications, payment terms, schedule of values and change order procedures, using appropriate contract templates under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Issue purchase orders and secure signature of terms and conditions or escalate to Project Manager for action.
• Track project progress against contract / po terms, identifying potential deviations, and coordinate with Project Manager for corrective action.
• Process and manage change orders, including cost and schedule impacts, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Notify Project Manager if contract payment issues are brought forward by trade partners or vendors, and provide documentation to aid in resolving contractual disputes which may include potential claims and negotiations.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, including submittals, RFI's (Requests for Information), and progress reports.
• Review contractor invoices based on contract terms and project progress.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and accounting team to address contractual issues.
• Identify potential contractual risks and implement mitigation strategies under direction of Operations Leadership team.
• Monitor project costs against the contract budget and identify areas for cost optimization.
• Set up of vendor / suppliers in financial system following policy requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills

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