CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

We need a Contract Administrator to join our high-performing commercial team, specializing in base metals sales. Responsibilities include overseeing contract execution, managing production orders, deliveries, commercial documents, customer interactions, payment receipts, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. The role also involves supporting contract management for construction projects, including materials, equipment, and subcontract packages. Ensuring legal compliance, coordinating approvals across departments, and maintaining a repository of legal documents are key aspects of this position. Additionally, the role includes preparing detailed tender documents for bids and client engagement, prioritizing timely submissions and adherence to best business practices.

An Overview of Contract Administrator Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications

1. We are seeking a Contract Administrator to play an active role in advancing sales within the European market and become a valuable member of our top-tier commercial team specializing in base metals. The responsibilities of this role include overseeing contract execution such as placing production orders, scheduling deliveries, issuing commercial documents, managing customers' exposure, handling payment receipts, and ensuring top-notch customer service.

Contract Administrator Accountabilities:

  • Managing supply chain under the contract, establishing and monitoring delivery performance;
  • Timely supply of buyers' production orders to the suppliers;
  • Scheduling deliveries; releasing the material from the warehouse;
  • Checking contract options on metal grades, quantities, destinations, etc.
  • Ensuring timely options declarations by the customers;
  • Filling in the database with all the data required by a business process;
  • Calculation of the metal price and invoicing of the buyers. 
  • Control of incoming/outgoing payments;
  • Arranging documentation flow as required by the contract (releases, warehouse receipts, Bs/L, insurance certificates, others);
  • Contacting customers on availability of metal in production, transit and in stock, documents, technical/quality issues, delivery timing, etc.
  • Monitoring financing schemes per each customer to create documents per sales contracts in accordance with pledge status.
  • Assess and monitor the performance on contracts and performance of customers and advise supervisor and trader in case of non-performance issues or risks on non-performance.
  • Maintain good relationships with customers and initiate activities to improve customer satisfaction.


Contract Administrator Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Very good understanding of financing and payment instruments (L/C, trade finance), INCOTERMS 2010, foreign trade, import / export operations including contract execution;
  • Basic understanding of LME and hedging operations;
  • Proficient in English and Russian, any other language is an asset;
  • Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Excel, SAP;
  • Proactive team player with excellent communication, organization and planning skills, attention to details
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in team and independently, result-oriented.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel and PowerPoint)

2. As the Contract Administrator, your primary role entails overseeing the efficient management of all contracts and subcontracts, starting from the tender stage to project completion. Your exceptional communication skills will be pivotal as you take proactive measures to mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Contract Administrator Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the sub-contracts are made in line with contract guidelines and policies
  • Support key stakeholders in preparing project plans and maintaining the appropriate control processes
  • Understand the scope and terms of the main contract and sub-contracts - covering both customer and subcontractor’s obligations.
  • Monitor compliance with the contractual obligations and potential claims
  • Maintain all relevant documentation and managing a register of contra charges
  • Support project teams in converting opportunities to profitable variation orders
  • Conduct monthly reporting and insights
  • Maintain project forecast costs, revenue and profitability in SAP and key business reporting tools
  • Support Legal team in resolving any contract disputes


Contract Administrator Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Working knowledge of formulas, links connecting sheets, data sorting, creating a professional clear/concise document, conditional formatting, pivot tables
  • Able to demonstrate the longevity of service in your past roles
  • Excellent administration/coordination experience in a fast-paced role
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive, high-energy attitude
  • Resourcefulness, creativity, and problem-solving skill set

3. The Contract Administrator plays a crucial role in assisting Program Managers with pricing, procurement, and contract fulfillment, adhering to company policies, legal mandates, and client criteria. This position encompasses the entire contract lifecycle and necessitates expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), FAR supplements, and various facets of Government contracting matters.

Contract Administrator Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Support Program Managers of their rights and obligations under the contract terms
  • Review pricing, contract terms and conditions for completeness and consistency with corporate standards
  • Work with Program Managers to provide guidance concerning contractual terms and conditions
  • Comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements and other Government contracting issues
  • Issue contractual correspondence including evaluating and responding to CPARS
  • Attend meeting and briefings with Government customers
  • Prepare proposals, both directly to the Government and to other prime contractors, including review and analysis of solicitations, terms and conditions determinations
  • Ability to address complex procurement related matters and recommend solutions to acquisition challenges
  • Generate forecasting and tracking reports.
  • Exercise sound judgment in a politically sensitive environment


Contract Administrator Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Ability to maintain US government security clearance
  • Ability to travel to customer work sites.
  • Ability to maintain US government security clearance
  • Knowledge of Oracle or comparable ERP required
  • Advanced MS Excel required
  • Knowledge of Noetix and OBI a plus
  • Analytical skills a plus for the processing of administrative fee payments

4. The Contract Administrator will offer assistance in managing contracts related to segment construction projects as needed by the contracts and procurement department. They will oversee the administration of specific packages of materials, equipment, and/or subcontracts necessary for the construction of the project.

Contract Administrator Duties:

  • Work closely with the construction teams, project management and engineering as well as other functional teams to ensure their deliverables meet the project requirements for subcontracts and or purchase orders.
  • Collaborating with the procurement team for sub-contract formation based on standard project terms and conditions including requirements insurance, bonds and milestone payments.
  • Expedite subcontractor deliverables including progress reports and drawings and documentation submissions.
  • Issues internal requisitions for purchase orders, change orders and sub-contracts, sub-contract change orders to enable project approval.
  • Negotiate and issue change orders, sub-contracts and sub-contract amendments following review and approval of internal requisitions by the project management team.
  • Lead the review of any claims received from sub-contractors suppliers and prepare and issue an appropriate response for project management approval.
  • Prepare and issue any potential claims to be issued to subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Coordinate and lead in site progress meetings with sub-contractors and suppliers as required.
  • Collaborate with the Prime Contracts Manager for any commercial issues related to the prime contract.
  • Ensure compliance with project quality, safety and environmental requirements.


Contract Administrator Skills and Experience:

  • Five years of practical contract administration or procurement experience in a similar role.
  • Experience working within a heavy civil, electrical instrumentation and mechanical engineering environment and knowledge of construction processes by which the works will be undertaken.
  • Experience preparing and issuing procurement documentation is required.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Able to work under pressure and effective multitasking.
  • A dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

5. Due to the significant anticipated growth, our client is actively looking for a seasoned Contract Administrator to join their team and progress alongside the company. Specializing in crafting high-end residential homes and boutique luxury apartment projects, they maintain a reputation for delivering exceptional quality developments. With a robust pipeline of work secured for the next five years, this presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to and benefit from the company's ongoing success.

Contract Administrator Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Administering head contract agreements according to contract conditions
  • Maintaining requests for information, site instructions, extension of time, variations, meeting minutes etc.
  • Organising subcontractor / head contractor agreements
  • Participating in site meetings and liaising with project teams
  • Reporting on document control as mentioned above, as well as cost schedules, risk analysis, construction programs etc
  • A tertiary qualification related to the construction industry


Contract Administrator Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Experience working as a Contract Administrator in the High-end Residential space is essential
  • Experience in management and tracking of project expenditure, inclusive of subcontractor claims
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong Data Entry
  • Proficient Mathematics
  • Proficient Organizing Data
  • Proficient Problem Solving

6. The Contract Administrator oversees the legal document execution procedure, ensuring compliance with necessary reviews and corporate policies prior to submitting documents for signature. They facilitate reviews across departments during the approval process and manage a repository of legal documents executed by the Company and its subsidiaries.

Contract Administrator Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Obtains executive signature and follows-up with countersignature.
  • Works with various departments including Finance, Purchasing 
  • Business owners to ensure the proper reviews and approvals of legal documents.
  • Maintains repository of legal documents (responsibilities include scanning legal documents and entering pertinent information to the legal documents database).
  • Manages legal documents database and generates reports.
  • Manages and implements corporate legal document sign-off process to ensure that policies are followed prior to execution of legal documents.


Contract Administrator Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Associate degree in Business Administration or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Support experience in contract administration, preferably in the health insurance industry, or equivalent experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Intermediate MS Office, database, Worldox and OnBase Skills.
  • Knowledge of standard contract documents, terminology, and compliance.
  • Good attitude and eagerness to learn
  • Excellent managerial and organisational skills
  • Strong communication skills

7. As a Contract Administrator, you will have the opportunity to assist with the preparation, drafting, and assembling of clear and precise tender documents when bidding or engaging with external clients. Assisting with the tendering processes, by producing and collating all information required by clients/suppliers to ensure good business practice and a timely submission.

Contract Administrator Details:

  • Assist project managers to develop and implement their processes to record and document all client and supplier contracts correctly
  • Reviewing contracts and identifying any risks involved, escalating this to project managers and suggesting favorable changes
  • Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing contract negotiations to assist in increasing company profitability
  • Understanding and reviewing tenders to obtain new business engagements, as well as invoicing, credit holds and receivable issues
  • Administer and setup new projects, providing project managers with all the relevant details and facilities required
  • Monitoring and tracking individual project budgets, by preparing contract and client project reviews to report the status of each for monthly meetings
  • Processing paperwork and handling requests in relation to new contracts, reviewing each contract and adhering to all compliance aspects
  • Responsible for project performance monitoring, recording each project’s expenditure, liaising and reporting to each project’s finance lead to identify costs and their reasons


Contract Administrator Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree specialising in a business-related discipline.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong negotiation skills including excellent written and verbal skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently when required
  • Employment experience in roles that involved developing, negotiating and administering contracts/agreements in a commercial workplace
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills

8. Our Contract Administrator is integral to our contractual and operational accounting requirements for each project. This critical position helps get the project off to a good start and on the path to a successful outcome.

Contract Administrator Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Track revisions and markups to owner contract(s); escalate identified issues or concerns and bring to closure
  • During pre contract stage, monitor owner / client “asks” and distribute to appropriate staff; track and report on progress
  • Verify liability insurance is in place and correct based on contractual requirements
  • Help Accounting drive the pay app process to meet monthly accounting deadlines; 
  • Support the accounting team to mitigate missing or incorrect information from trade partners
  • Review, identify, and approve compliance items needed prior to release of payment; 
  • Communicate unresolved issues via email with trade partners.
  • Perform final review of documents for compliance prior to disbursement of payments
  • Participate in Pre-lien process
  • Participate in bid bond submission and processing
  • Setup project files in Sharepoint and MS Teams following established file hierarchy and protocols
  • Track and review trade partner certified payrolls to ensure timely submission


Contract Administrator Education and Experience:

  • Three to five years of pertinent experience is preferred
  • Construction project accounting is helpful
  • Impeccable organizational skills
  • Relentless follow up to open issues
  • Solid MS Office Suite experience, especially Excel, Teams and Sharepoint
  • Experience with construction accounting software. Bonus points if experience in Vista Viewpoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with mature private companies

9. Our client, a tier-one owner's team in the mining industry, is embarking on a 5+ year project program which requires the expertise of a Senior/ Contracts Administrator to provide strategic support in a PMO environment. In this role reporting to the Project Controls Superintendent, you will partner with multiple project managers to provide post-award contract management expertise.

Senior/ Contracts Administrator Duties:

  • Provide contractual advice and support to multiple project managers and internal stakeholders
  • Provide contract administration, including overseeing assessment of progress claims, variations and any other form of contractor claims
  • Reporting on the performance of existing contracts to all internal stakeholders
  • Support in the setup & mobilisation of contractors, ensuring smooth, efficient mobilisation and pre-commencement of work deliverables
  • Lead dispute investigations and supports management in resolving matters in a timely manner
  • Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction or business


Senior/ Contracts Administrator Requirements:

  • 10+ year in contracts administration or management 
  • Expert in managing claims, variations and leading negotiations 
  • Have worked in a PMO environment or site-based contracts role
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with internal and external groups
  • Self-starter, able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
  • Results orientated
  • Experience working with stakeholders
  • Willing to learn new tools to support day-to-day job
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel experience required
  • Basic-Intermediate MS Office skills preferred