Job description Job Description:

We are seeking two experienced Contracts Administrators III for a site-based role. These positions will manage contract administration and coordination between the Calgary-based procurement team and the site-based execution team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the administration of key contracts recently awarded and mobilized to the Kearl site.
• Act as the liaison between field execution teams and contractors to enforce contract terms and ensure compliance.
• Lead the change management process, including negotiating rates and terms with contractors on-site.
• Coordinate cost control processes, ensuring efficient contract management and budget adherence.
• Enforce contract reporting requirements from key vendors and ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Work with field execution teams to address and resolve contract-related challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Support site-based execution teams by ensuring alignment with procurement strategies from Calgary.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous Oil & Gas site experience is required. Experience at the Kearl site is an asset.
• Expertise: Proven experience in contract administration, procurement, and cost control.
• Technical Background: Civil construction expertise or related field experience is a strong asset.
• Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to engage and negotiate directly with contractors.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently to make high-level decisions.
• Proficient in general computer skills and reporting.
• Work Style: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where contract management occurs quickly and effectively.

Work Conditions:

• Fly-in/fly-out schedule from Calgary or Edmonton.
• 14 days on / 14 days off rotation, working 12-hour shifts daily.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Contracts Administrators looking to work on challenging Oil & Gas projects in a field-based role.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Pay: Up to $52.00 per hour

Application deadline: 2025-01-31

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.