Senior Contracts Administrator

Fluor•Calgary, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World. Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Requirements

Minimum fifteen plus (10+) years of prior contracts management experience in an EPC/EPCM, mining, or heavy industry environment.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business law or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Interface with all levels of the Fluor project team (Engineering, Construction, Contracts, etc) and clients.
Be proactive with contractors to ensure contract compliance, generation of progress, daily, weekly and other status reports.
Strong Negotiation Skills
Solid communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
Willing to travel as required to project sites.
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies

Nice To Haves

Familiarity or knowledge of the Canadian Bidding Law is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Development of project specific contract templates.
Development of Project Contracting Strategies in collaboration with the Project Team.
Support Contracts Manager with Managing and Mentoring junior members of the Contracts Team
Knowledgeable on all aspects of construction contracts formation, including assisting in initiating and developing individual contracting strategies, pre-qualification of bidders and development of bidder lists, development of contract RFP documents.
Lead all bid cycle activities, including chairing RFP explanation meetings and bid clarification meetings, manage all responses to bidder queries, develop commercial bid evaluations and coordinate technical evaluations with engineering.
Lead negotiations with bidders
Develop proposal evaluations and award recommendations, submit award recommendations to project team and/or client, develop final contract.
Perform contract management post-award activities including monitoring Subcontractor performance and progress against critical path and contractor schedules; evaluate and coordinate approval of contractor progress payment applications.
Monitor contract compliance, review of schedule adherence, lead all contract change management activities (site instructions, drawing transmittals) with a strong focus on negotiating good value on any changes, claims avoidance.
Investigate and resolve invoicing issues and close-out of subcontracts.
Ensure that contract administration files are maintained in a clear auditable manner.