Contract Administrator

Posted 20 days ago

Job Details

Contract

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 75 to 80 per hour

Job Description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Sub-Contracts Specialist to support a growing portfolio of capital and industrial projects. This is a maternity leave coverage with an initial term of approximately 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs. The successful candidate will help manage the full contract lifecycle, partnering with project teams to reduce risk, support successful project delivery, and ensure commercial agreements are executed effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead the full contract lifecycle from strategy through closeout for a variety of capital and operational projects.
Develop contract strategies that align with project objectives, commercial requirements, and risk management goals.
Coordinate and manage competitive procurement and RFP processes.
Evaluate commercial proposals and support technical evaluation activities.
Negotiate contract terms, recommend award decisions, and prepare agreements for execution.
Administer contracts after award, including change management, invoice review, claims resolution, and contract closeout.
Partner with project managers and technical teams to provide practical contract guidance throughout project execution.
Work closely with legal and other internal stakeholders to protect business interests and ensure compliance.
Identify commercial risks early and recommend practical solutions.
Maintain accurate contract documentation, reporting, and records.
Contribute to the improvement of contract management processes, templates, and best practices.
Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external partners.

Requirements

8+ years of contract management experience supporting EPC, EPCM, mining, shipbuilding / industrial, or major capital projects.
Experience managing the complete contract lifecycle from procurement through contract administration and closeout.
Strong knowledge of contract strategies, commercial terms, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
Experience leading RFP processes and evaluating commercial proposals.
Solid understanding of project execution and contract risk management.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Post-secondary education in a related field.

Remuneration

$75-80/hr
Hybrid work arrangement available after onboarding period

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

About Horizon Recruitment Inc.

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance and Supply Chain. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business. Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies. Our Finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.

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