Site Contracts Administrator
Nevada Mining Project
We're a growing company with big ideas - a global leader in engineering, project management and operations solutions for the resources and energy sectors. With a unique combination of skills and expertise, we make breakthroughs for our clients in even the most challenging environments.
For us, a better solution is always just around the corner. We thrive on breaking new ground.
We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic people for the roles of Site Contracts Administrator. This role will be based on a mining project site in Nevada.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze the general terms and conditions of contracts to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from scope of work.
• Provide administration of all contracts.
• Review progress and billing of contractors and monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Manage potential and effective changes to contracts.
• Ensure signing authorities are adhered to for commitments, changes and invoices.
• Monitor the progress of each contract including financial, legal and technical difficulties on a continual basis.
• Support the Procurement and Contracts Specialists / Coordinators. Obtain day-to-day guidance and direction from the Construction Manager.
• Make recommendations to Construction Manager to mitigate risks.
• Mediate with contractors and clients to resolve payment issues.
• Meet with contractors and clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
• Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
• Monitor financial risks and negotiate with contractors and clients to obtain settlements on deviations from contract.
• Be aware of assigned budgets and report on discrepancies.
• Comply with relevant Ausenco and client policies and procedures and work within legal and regulatory frameworks.
Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in contracts administration, ideally within a project environment.
• Specialized contracts courses preferred.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Ability to gather information and make appropriate decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to use specific software required of the position at an intermediate or functional level.
• Intermediate or above in all Microsoft Office programs.
• High attention to detail.
• Willingness to relocate and/or travel.
• Fluency in other languages such as Spanish, French or Portuguese is considered an asset.
To be part of exciting local, national and international projects with a professional organization, we invite you to visit our website http://www.ausenco.com/page/Our_People/English/Available_Positions/ and submit a detailed resume.
We thank you for your interest in this position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
