Contract Administrator

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Contract Administrator to support the management of medium to high complexity contracts for a major project portfolio in BC. This role will help ensure projects and ongoing operations are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual requirements. The successful candidate will bring strong post-award contract management experience and work closely with suppliers, project teams, procurement, and other stakeholders. This is a hybrid position with intermittent travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award contracts through change management, payment processing, submittals, contract closeout, and project completion
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure all parties meet their contractual obligations
• Identify commercial and contractual issues early and take action to reduce project and financial risk
• Manage contract changes and support the resolution of commercial issues and claims
• Build productive working relationships with suppliers, project teams, procurement, and internal stakeholders
• Track contract usage, commitments, costs, and forecasts to support budget and financial controls
• Provide clear contract reporting and communicate key risks, issues, and actions to stakeholders
• Support procurement and sourcing activities, including early involvement before contract award
• Provide guidance on contract management, procurement practices, and the acquisition of goods and services
• Apply public sector procurement principles and supply chain practices to support value and strong commercial outcomes
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve contract issues and support successful project delivery
• Support contract and project closeout activities, ensuring outstanding commercial matters are resolved

Requirements

• Minimum 9 years of contract management experience
• Strong experience managing post-award contracts
• Demonstrated experience with change management, payment processing, submittal management, and contract closeout
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Economics, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of contract management and procurement practices
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to identify and manage contractual risk
• Excellent written and spoken English for a professional business environment
• Experience with SAP is an asset
• Experience managing commercial claims is an asset

Remuneration

• $70/hr rate

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.