Contracts Administrator
Aecon Group Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Pickering • 🇨🇦 Canada
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Draft or amend contracts and commercial agreements.
- Prepare project specific contract administration manuals.
- Creation of project specific contract administration tools, policies, and procedures.
- Generally, assist and support the Contracts Manager or a member of the Legal/Commercial group.
- Assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents.
- As well as identification, documentation, and quantification of changes in the work and claims.
- Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to the Commercial Director, other senior managers, and other team members.
- Document significant events of the projects and prepare communication to client as required.
- Monitor and maintain project change order log.
- Responsible for ensuring the contracts team is aware of any due dates.
- Coordinate and prepare claims as required.
- Draft notice of change to client or any events requiring notice as required.
- Meet with project team on site and provide commercial updates to the project team (Project Controls and Finance).
- Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required.
- Transmit documents across to the client as required.
- Assist with preparing reports with the Contract Manager.
- Prepare finalized packages for management signature prior to transmittal.
- Update change order and commercial action log.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of commercial and/or contracts management experience.
- Previous work experience in construction industry will be considered an asset.
- Bachelor’s degree or an educational background in Business Administration, Law, Communications, Paralegal, or Engineering, is required.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of legal documents, navigating contracts, and interpreting them.
- Basic knowledge of contract administration procedures.
- Experience in drafting and administering contracts.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Word skills.
- Experience with SAP is considered an asset.
- Display sound judgement and leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Comfortable with 10-15% travel to other job sites or office locations.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good planning and time management skills.
Benefits
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
contract draftingcontract administrationchange order managementclaims preparationlegal document interpretationproject documentationreport preparationcontract managementcommercial agreements
Soft skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsjudgmentplanningtime managementcommunication