Contract Administrator

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to work on a complex industrial system project in Coquitlam, Vancouver.

This client-facing role combines procurement, contract administration commercial management, and project management responsibilities on a high-value construction management contract. 

You will be working for a well-established project management and project delivery consultancy on a major industrial systems project.

Project Details

The successful Contract Administrator will work on major industrial rail related project involving industrial systems. It is a large-scale, complex scheme delivered under a construction management contract. 

Full details will be provided to suitable candidates.

Responsibilities and Duties

This role offers a varied and client-facing position with responsibility across procurement, commercial management, and project delivery. Key duties will include:

• Running procurement activities
• Tracking procurement progress, costs, and commercial risks
• Reviewing contractor submissions
• Undertaking contract administration responsibilities
• Undertaking client facing liaison work, including time spent working from client offices
• Supporting project management activities across procurement and delivery phases
• Working closely with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure a successful project outcome

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial, contractual and procurement expertise gained on complex construction projects of CAD $500 million or above; in more detail:

• Commercial and procurement experience, ideally within buildings or facilities or industrial systems construction
• Have a background working for a contractor specialising within building construction or industrial systems
• Experience in a commercial role undertaking quantity surveying or contract administration duties
• Experience working on major projects valued at CAD $500 million or above
• Exposure to and experience of alternative delivery models
• Have gained relevant experience working as a Project Coordinator, Senior Project Coordinator, Junior Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or similar role
• Previous commissioning experience is desirable
• Typically 6–10 years of total professional experience will be expected, with flexibility based on quality of experience

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified in a construction-related discipline such as Engineering or Project Management
• PEng qualification or other professional accreditation is desirable

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is acting as the recruitment consultancy for a well-established project delivery, engineering and risk management consultancy based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The employer has built a strong reputation for successfully supporting and delivering major civil engineering, transportation, rail and infrastructure projects across Vancouver and the wider British Columbia region.

They are recognised for their technical expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to developing their staff through long-term career opportunities.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Flexible working arrangements including home working
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Four weeks of annual vacation plus statutory holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Highly competitive salary dependent on experience