Contract Specialist

About This Role

This contract position involves managing and negotiating construction and services contracts within an EPCM project environment. The role suits a professional with extensive experience in capital projects, contributing significantly to project completion as part of a dynamic Project Delivery Group.

Responsibilities

• Support project procurement efforts in the selection of suppliers, fabricators, and the award of construction and service contracts
• Liaise with the Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates, and with Logistics to assure cost-effective and practical required on-site dates
• Control contractual change relating to cost and time
• Program monitoring (scope, cost, and time) and progress meetings
• Manage claim administration, payment certification, and cash flow forecast
• Develop, process, and implement contractual documents and change notices in a timely manner
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions
• Maintain various contract registers as per project instructions
• Management of securities/guarantees
• Close-out

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field
• 10+ years experience in procurement as a Buyer/Contract Administrator of construction and service contracts
• Experience with drafting and execution of commercial terms and conditions and understanding of accompanying legal implications
• Negotiation skills with an understanding of contracting strategies and implementation
• Experience working on large construction sites
• Excellent understanding of procurement and corporate governance principles
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to complement teamwork
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues
• Strong personal commitment to safety
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Long-term career development
• Opportunity to work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Important Details

• Contract: 12-month contract position

About the Company

Hatch is a company with more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure. Its 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries work toward bettering the industries in which they operate, providing practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable.