Contracts Administrator

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood is currently recruiting for a Contracts Administrator. This position is a remote based, 7 days on, 7 days off role, with periodic trips to site in the Elk Valley, British Columbia. Reporting to the Construction Manager and Contracts Manager, the Contracts Administrator is responsible for providing commercial and administrative support to the construction management team for the EPCM project in order to meet and/or exceed client expectations. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you. <br><br><b>Responsibilities: </b> <br><ul><li> Perform post-award c ontract management related activities for unit price, time & materials and lump sum construction contracts of various disciplines and service agreements </li><li> Provide commercial and administrative support to the construction management team for all contracts and service agreements from award until completion including contract close-out activities </li><li> Schedule and chair kick-off meetings with the contractor </li><li> Ensure contractor has submitted all required deliverables before starting work </li><li> Manage and file contractual documents </li><li> Prepare all contractual letters to the contractor </li><li> Check timesheets for contract conformance (rates, backup) </li><li> Review contractor invoices and progress payment certificates with cost control </li><li> Review and monitor contractor costs, forecasts and request s for changes </li><li> Prepare change directives and related change orders for approved changes to the scope of work </li><li> Participate in contract cost , schedule and forecast review meetings and project progress </li><li> Conduct weekly contracto r review meetings </li><li> Record meeting minutes (kick-off, weekly contract review, etc.) </li><li> Prepare contract section of daily, weekly, monthly and closeout reports </li><li> Prepare a contracts management log to be updated on an ongoing basis while identifying contractual changes and potential difficulties </li><li> Facilitate and review monthly contract or performance assessment </li><li> Prepare contractor key performance indicators on a monthly basis </li><li> Assist with identifying potential contract changes and claims and the ir timely resolution </li><li> Develop and maintain communication channels with client, stakeholders and internal Wood personnel to ensure that work flows smoothly </li><li> Prepare, obtain approvals and issue closeout documents </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li> Ability to administer contracts $5M - $40M in size </li><li> Self-sufficiency with ability to function without secretarial/administrative support </li><li> Minimum 8 years of experience as a Contracts Administrator on site-based construction projects (preference given to people with Mining & Minerals experience) </li><li> Familiarity with the formation of construction contracts including service and consultant agreements/contracts </li><li> Ability to breakdown contract Schedule