Business Management Administrator 1

Hatch•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hatch is seeking an experienced Business Management Administrator to join its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, supporting a growing portfolio of infrastructure, energy, and resources projects. The role is part of the Project Delivery Group and involves managing construction and service contracts across EPCM and Alliance projects from contract award through project close-out. Working with project managers, procurement specialists, contractors, and clients, the administrator provides commercial guidance, manages contractual obligations, supports compliance, and helps mitigate commercial risk. The position offers experience across a diverse project portfolio in a collaborative engineering consultancy environment.

Requirements

Experience as a Business Management Administrator supporting major capital projects within EPCM, engineering consultancy, construction, or Alliance environments.
Strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of contract administration principles, procurement processes, and project delivery methodologies.
Confidence managing variations, claims, and stakeholder negotiations.
Ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and navigate complex commercial matters in multidisciplinary project teams.
Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

Administer construction and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
Manage contract variations, change orders, and contractual claims, assessing commercial, cost, and schedule impacts.
Monitor project progress and facilitate contractor and stakeholder meetings as required.
Oversee payment certification processes, contract reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
Administer claims, extensions of time, and contractual correspondence.
Prepare, review, and implement contractual documents, notices, and change management documentation.
Maintain accurate contract registers and project records in accordance with project requirements.
Manage bonds, guarantees, insurances, and other contractual securities.
Provide commercial advice and support to project teams while identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
Build and maintain relationships with contractors, clients, and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.