Contracts Administrator

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allows us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM), and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St.John in British Columbia.

Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers, and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels, and dykes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

We are looking to add a Contracts Administrator to our Stanley Park project, located in beautiful Downtown Vancouver.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop process to ensure compliance with contract requirements;
• Develop and implement change management procedures;
• Oversee the identification of claims mitigation strategies;
• Oversee subcontract management;
• Oversee the negotiation of change orders, variations, and change issues;
• Ensure timely and accurate contractual correspondence;
• Oversee pricing of change and delay issues;
• Manage preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation;
• Oversee identification and tracking of contract and deliverables;
• Identify and implement record keeping procedures to validate potential changes;
• Manage training of staff on the implementation of contract processes and procedures;
• Maintain the change management issue logs and provision of summary reports.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline;
• Strong knowledge of construction law;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Construction industry;
• Experience dealing with major change/claims management or dispute resolution issues in a major project;
• Excellent command of computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, BlueBeam, etc.
• Strong business acumen;
• Bilingualism, French and English, would be considered an asset.

Desired Profile

• Strong business acumen;
• Bilingualism, French and English, would be considered an asset.
• Leadership and autonomy;
• Discretion and Professionalism;
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently;
• Analytical mind;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Results driven and quality oriented;
• Responsible and honest;
• Structured and methodical.

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• 4 weeks' vacation per year;
• Comprehensive group insurance program;
• RRSP group program with an employer contribution to a DPSP;
• Employee assistance program;
• Continuing education;
• Active social club;
• Friendly and stimulating work environment;
• Large scale projects;
• Corporate Clothing Program upon hiring.