Senior Contract Administrator

Based in Vicuña Corp's Vancouver office, the Senior Contracts Administrator is responsible for the effective administration of complex and high-value contracts, ensuring that the projects commercial and legal objectives are achieved. The role involves leading negotiations on variations and claims, providing guidance to junior team members, and supporting the Contracts Superintendent in delivering robust contract management across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer & manage complex contracts, major works packages from award to closeout.

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of contract variations, extensions, and claims.

• Provide commercial advice and recommendations to project management and stakeholders.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure obligations are met in terms of schedule, cost, quality, and HSE.

• Prepare, review, and maintain contract registers, correspondence, and reporting tools.

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, and Legal teams to align contract administration with project objectives.

• Contribute to risk identification, mitigation strategies, and continuous improvement in contract management practices.

• Ensure all securities, bonds, insurances, and guarantees remain valid throughout the contract term.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in contract administration on major projects, including EPCM/EPC environments.

• Strong knowledge of standard contracting models (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, EPCM).

• Proven experience in claims assessment and negotiation.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff in a team environment.

• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills are a strong advantage.

• Proficiency in contract management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP (or equivalent ERP platform).