Contract Administrator (West Alton)

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Administrator is responsible for day-to-day administration of contracts supporting Ameren Missouri’s West Alton combined cycle project. The role manages contractual obligations, change orders, correspondence, and compliance across the engineer of record, constructor, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements. Reporting to the Manager of Project Management, the position maintains contract records, processes notices and submittals, administers the project change-order process, and supports invoicing workflows to help ensure contractual requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.

The position is dedicated to the West Alton project and coordinates with Ameren’s Purchasing & Contracting organization and Legal, which retain responsibility for sourcing, negotiation, and enterprise commercial strategy. The work location is initially hybrid at the Ameren Development Resource Center in St. Louis for approximately 18–24 months. After that period, the position is planned to transition to the West Alton Energy Center as a full-time onsite position.

The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, working knowledge of contract administration, contractual compliance, change-order and invoicing processes, and effective communication and teamwork skills across engineering, construction, legal, procurement, and finance. The position requires experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Microsoft Excel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or a related field from an accredited college or university; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Five years of relevant experience in contract administration on large capital projects.
• Experience administering construction contracts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accurate and auditable contract records and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of contract administration, contractual compliance, change-order processes, and invoicing processes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment across engineering, construction, legal, procurement, and finance.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Utility or industrial project experience.
• Experience supporting contract administration under non-lump-sum or multi-contract delivery models.
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) certification, paralegal certification, or another role-applicable certification.
• Experience with contract management and document control applications.
• Knowledge of power generation plant systems and corresponding construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract documents, obligations, and correspondence for the West Alton combined cycle project; maintain the contract register and key-date tracking.
• Coordinate with Ameren’s Purchasing & Contracting organization and Legal to interface with the engineer of record, constructor, and OEM commercial counterparts on contractual matters.
• Track contract deliverables, insurance certificates, bonds, notices, and milestones against contract terms, and flag exceptions to the Manager of Project Controls for resolution.
• Prepare, issue, and log contractual notices and correspondence in accordance with the terms and notice provisions of each agreement.
• Administer the project change-order process, including reviewing, logging, and tracking contract changes through execution.
• Support invoicing workflows in coordination with the Cost Engineer and Invoice Auditor.
• Maintain contract records with document control and reconcile contract and invoice records with the Cost Engineer and Invoice Auditor.
• Support contract close-out, including final documentation, release of claims, and retention of contract records in accordance with record-retention requirements.
• Report contract administration status, open items, change-order position, and outstanding contractual obligations to the Manager of Project Controls.
• Monitor and enforce standards, policies, and procedures established by Ameren Corporation and regulatory entities as they pertain to contract administration.
• Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives involving contract administration procedures and activities, software applications, co-worker engagement, and other organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance are available to eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level