At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and manage complex contracts for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a leading organization in Western Canada focused on impactful projects.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at $90/hr, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a difference by ensuring projects are completed safely and on budget.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in contract management and a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 90 - 90 $ per hour.
Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced
Senior Contract Administrator to support major infrastructure and capital projects within a large organization based in Western Canada.
This role will focus on developing contract strategies during project planning and managing complex contracts throughout project delivery.
The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, procurement, and suppliers to manage contract risks, improve supplier performance, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Develop contract strategies to support project planning, procurement, and execution.
- Manage complex contracts for construction, maintenance, equipment supply, installation, and professional services.
- Monitor contract performance and ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations.
- Identify and resolve contract issues, including risks related to scope, cost, schedule, and supplier performance.
- Review and interpret contract terms, conditions, liabilities, and obligations to protect business interests.
- Work with project managers, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders to support effective contract decisions.
- Track contract spending, forecast future costs, and prepare reports to support budget management.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and improve contract outcomes.
- Provide expert guidance on procurement practices, contract administration, and public sector procurement requirements.
- Support continuous improvements in contract management processes, reporting, and compliance.
Requirements
- Minimum 12 years of experience in contract management, including managing complex contracts.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of procurement contracts, including supply, supply and installation, construction, and service agreements.
- Proven ability to interpret contract terms, assess liabilities, manage risks, and resolve contractual disputes.
- Experience developing contract strategies and supporting procurement activities for major projects.
- Experience using SAP for contract management, procurement, or financial tracking is highly preferred.
- Understanding of public sector procurement practices, policies, and contract requirements.
- Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, maintenance, or operational projects is an asset.
- Certification in Project Management or Supply Chain Management is an asset.
- Remuneration
- $90/hr target rate
- Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered
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Senior Contract Administrator in Vancouver employer: Horizon Recruitment Inc.
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