Contracts Administrator - Jobs in Leroy, SK

Job Description

Company DescriptionBantrel is proud to be a leading provider of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services in Canada.Since our inception in 1983, we have delivered end-to-end solutions for some of Canada’s most challenging and complex energy, mining and infrastructure projects, with an unrelenting focus on safety, while delivering to the highest degree of quality. Bantrel performs design and procurement services from our Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto offices and delivers construction management and self perform construction services at various Client sites across Canada.Our global reach and local touch is demonstrated by our affiliation with our parent company, Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest EPC companies in the world, and with McCaig Investments, a Canadian owned private company with longstanding ties to the local business community.Job DescriptionSummary:Hatch and Bantrel have formed the Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) to execute engineering and construction on the BHP Jansen Potash Mine Project in Saskatchewan. After successfully completing the Definition Phase Study for the project, the HBJV is currently carrying out the Detailed Engineering Phase for the Processing, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI) and Mining Areas of the 4.5 Mtpa Stage 1 Potash Mine. With a published TIC of US $5.3-5.7 Billion this will represent one of the largest projects and private investments in Canada. The HBJV will use a hybrid of best-in-class new developing technologies and systems as well as the proven HBJV suite of tools to execute this exciting project.Bantrel is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator. The Contracts Administrator is responsible for maintaining a continuing review of the progress of each subcontract and providing management with information regarding any financial, legal, or technical difficulties. Scope also includes preparing change orders and negotiating with subcontractors to obtain settlement. The Contracts Administrator manages the daily relationship with subcontractors, performs subcontract close outs, and maintains records along with acting proactively with regards to specific subcontract issues.The Contracts Administrator supports Bantrel’s Vision by demonstrating Bantrel’s Values, and Covenants in all functional, company wide, client and third-party interactions and communications.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in subcontract administration and may include utilizing client’s systems
• Obtains, reviews and verifies validity of Insurance Certificates for contract compliance
• Prepares final Commitment Authorization and Change Order (as required)
• Represents Bantrel/Client in contractual discussions
• Administers contracts to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions
• Executes commitments within delegated signing authority
• Prepares periodic status reports for management
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration and other major matters.
• Facilitates Contract Progress Review/Coordination Rolling Action Item List Meetings (RAIL)
• Correspondence management including Log correspondence and maintain files
• Assign, report and follow up on action items
• Log and monitor open contractual items
• Prepares final Commitment Authorization and Change Order (as required)
• Progress Payments Check invoices for accuracy and that pricing is according to contract
• Verifies contract requirements are met before payments issued
• Verifies proper deductions made for retention, back-charges or other offsets
• Routes invoice to other identified disciplines for approval, and forward approved invoice to client’s accounting for payment
• Reconciles contractor’s account
• Obtains contractor’s Release of Lien and Final Payment
• Contract Close-Outs
• Completes Contractor evaluation
• Participates in operational and/or project reviews and audits

Qualifications

• High school graduate
• Post-Secondary education in Business, Law, Engineering or Construction Management is an asset
• Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, business administration, and risk management
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in construction environment of mining, oil & gas or other heavy engineering industries
• Familiarity with working at construction jobsites
• Skilled in communicating effectively (written and oral) with counterparts and supervisors of other project functional groups, primarily Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and Accounting
• Skilled in working with and managing client expectations
• Skilled in working effectively with subcontractors
• Fosters a positive and collaborative work culture and champion the Vision, Values and Covenants by leading by example
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity and a high degree of Emotional Intelligence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with Stakeholders including Clients, Senior Leaders, and frontline employees
• Brings a team-centric approach that is supportive and encouraging
• Can manage shifting priorities while maintaining deliverable deadlines

Additional InformationPlease note there is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in place. Prospective employees will not be asked to disclose their vaccination status and only successful candidates will be asked to provide proof of vaccination and/or to seek accommodation pursuant to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy prior to starting work.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further review will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.Quick Apply

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