Contract Administrator - PL#79486

Peter Lucas Project Management • Idaho Falls, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Contract Administrator to join our team. At Peter Lucas we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-achieving professionals, enables our staff to take on incredible opportunities, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers. We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support one of our mining clients at their site-based operation in Idaho, USA. This is an exciting opportunity for a contract professional with experience supporting mining, EPCM, construction, or industrial projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in contract administration, supplier coordination, and supporting project teams to ensure contracts are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, supply chain, engineering, law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or a related field.
• Experience supporting contract development, negotiation, execution, and administration.
• Experience working within EPCM, construction, engineering, or mining environments is required.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract documentation, and vendor management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a project environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP is preferred; experience with Ariba, Coupa, or similar systems is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, issuance, and administration of contract documentation.
• Assist with tendering activities including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Coordinate contract evaluations and support procurement activities with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and maintain contracts, agreements, purchase orders, and subcontract documentation.
• Support contract lifecycle management including tracking milestones, deliverables, amendments, and closeout activities.
• Monitor contractor and supplier performance against contractual requirements and key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate contract records, databases, and documentation repositories.
• Assist with contract compliance monitoring and ensure alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Support contract change management, including amendments and variations.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, engineering, operations, and project teams to support successful contract execution.
• Assist with resolving contract-related issues and supplier inquiries.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding contract administration processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration practices and processes.
• Provide timely support for contract-related requests and inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and project requirements.
• Travel support, as required
• Living allowance provided for candidates who are not local to the project site.
• Opportunity to work on a challenging mining project with an experienced project management team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree