Senior Contracts Administrator

This position is integral to ensuring seamless contract governance compliance administration reporting and stakeholder management throughout the contract lifecycle thereby supporting the Commercial and Project Delivery teams in achieving their project objectives.

Project duration: 5 months

• Lead and oversee contract administration for roads and infrastructure contracts.
• Establish and maintain consistent processes procedures and governance for contract administration.
• Provide leadership guidance and mentorship to Contracts Administrators and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations internal policies and delegated authority.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract administration efficiency.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and ensure up-to-date contractual records.
• Administer contract correspondence notices and approvals managing contractual communications.
• Monitor contract milestones obligations and deliverables ensuring compliance with securities warranties and insurance requirements.
• Coordinate contract start-up amendments renewals extensions and close-out activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contract administration matters liaising with various stakeholders.

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management Engineering Law or Commerce.
• Professional membership with RICS CIArb CIPS ICE or a similar industry body is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in contract administration commercial management or contract management within major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience managing large complex contract portfolios with a focus on roads highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in contract administration teams.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration principles and practices with an understanding of FIDIC and other standard contract forms.
• Excellent organizational and document management skills coupled with strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large portfolio of contracts with a high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Oracle Unifier SAP Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Familiarity with public-sector or giga-project governance environments is an asset.