Job Description:
The Contract Administrator is responsible for providing oversight and management of site-based contracts during the execution of a mine construction project. This includes contract implementation, change management, commercial tracking, and maintaining effective contractor relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
Working Place:
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Department :
JDS Project Execution
Package Details :
Responsibilities
Contract Management:
- Administer the execution of construction contracts, ensuring terms and conditions are upheld.
- Monitor contractor performance, track deliverables, and enforce compliance with scope, schedule, and payment milestones.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of contract correspondence and commercial changes.
Change & Risk Management:
- Support the management of change orders, claims, and contract amendments in coordination with project controls and legal teams.
- Monitor potential risks or issues in the field and escalate appropriately.
- Ensure site personnel and contractors follow approved change management workflows.
Commercial & Payment Support:
- Review and process contractor payment applications and progress claims.
- Validate contract progress against deliverables, tracking costs and budgets in alignment with project controls.
- Support project cost forecasting by providing up-to-date contractual and financial data.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Act as liaison between site team, contractors, and home office procurement or legal teams.
- Participate in meetings with contractors, tracking action items, issues, and disputes.
- Support onboarding of contractors to site with respect to contractual obligations and project processes.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Maintain organized records of contracts, amendments, certificates, and communication logs.
- Ensure contractual processes align with company procedures and applicable laws.
Compensation
- Hourly position with benefits and annual bonus eligibility.
- Travel, accommodation, and per diem covered during remote site rotations.
Qualifications / Experience / Education Requirements
- 5–10 years of experience administering construction contracts, ideally in mining or industrial projects.
- Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Canadian contract law, construction terms, and standard contract models.
- Proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems.
- Excellent record-keeping and communication skills.