Senior Contracts Administrator

The Role

Wood currently has an opportunity for Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Minerals & Metals construction team in northern Saskatchewan on a fly-in/fly-out basis. (14 x 14, 11 hr/day)

Functionally reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain and the site Construction Manager, this position is responsible for post-award contract administration, change management, schedule impact assessment and progress monitoring. The Contracts Administrator is part of the project team specializing in the management of large construction and service contracts. The role ensures contractual compliance.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

From feasibility study to execution, Wood's Minerals & Metals business has helped design and deliver mining projects globally for over 60 years. Our world calls for advanced, scalable processing of key minerals and metals to meet rising demand across all commodities. At Wood, we play our part by supporting our global clients with advanced facilities and predictable, safe and fast delivery of projects worldwide as we strive for net zero.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Minerals & Metals (M&M) sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.      
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate and administrate contracts to ensure cost and schedule compliance.
• Work with the pre-qualification of tenders, award and administration of construction and service contracts including managing contract change orders for in or out of scope items.
• Develop and maintain construction progress activities utilizing the company's in house proprietary management system.
• Assist with input to monthly project reports for construction progress and status of contracts

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Minimum 8-15 years of contracts administration within EPC/EPCM projects; preferably with experience on heavy industrial projects within a construction environment, preferably in remote or international locations.
• Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in engineering, or a recognized business program
• Familiarity with the formation of construction contracts including service and consultant agreements/contracts
• Ability to manage and administer pre and post award construction contracts.
• Familiar with Unit Price T&M and Lump Sum contracts.
• Ability to breakdown contract Schedule "A’s" into a framework to be used as a progress construction
• monitoring tool.
• Familiar with Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and their application when developing/using progress monitoring.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office applications, SharePoint, Electronic Project Management Systems
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.