Contracts Administrator

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the requirements of the contract documents are implemented and maintained throughout the contract period.
• Assist in reviewing contractual notices of claims and providing contractual advice to Engineering in their administration of the Construction Contract.
• Interact with the Client representatives, the Project Management Consultant, and relevant Contractors in respect of all contractual matters.
• Taking the lead in drafting commercial terms for design engineering and/or construction services for approval by the Project Director and the Client.
• Review all contract documents to ensure congruity and minimize patent and latent ambiguities.
• Assist with the administration of ongoing Contracts, including monitoring Contractor and commission compliance with the Contract Documents.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all Contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of Contract change and prepare the relevant variation orders.
• Facilitate the contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with before final payment to the Contractor.
• Ensure that all contractual procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in all contractual matters.
• Assist in the review of Contractors claims according to the provisions of the Conditions of Contract and ensure the Client's interests are protected.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurance guarantees, etc., are in place maintained, and updated in accordance with the Contract and in compliance with the Client's requirements.
• Assist the Estimation and Project Control teams with respect to contractual implications of change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Progress Reports.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Engineer's Instructions Variation Orders and Claim Logs.
• Attends Commercial Meetings and records minutes of meetings.
• Familiarize himself with the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures within Hill International, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 12 years experience in procurement and process well-regarded.
• Membership to RICS, CIOB, or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong background and understanding of FIDIC forms of Contract, particularly design & build.
• Knowledgeable in all contractual & legal matters relevant to the industry, including claim management. Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

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