Contract Administrator

One of our manufacturing clients is looking for a Contract Administrator lcoated near Hamilton, ON location

Pay - $85 $95K

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, revise, and negotiate construction contracts, purchase orders, and other legal documents to identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Work closely with Canadian Sales and Operations teams to ensure contract scope, pricing, and obligations accurately reflect the original bid and project requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with General Contractors, Consultants, Project Managers, and legal representatives.
• Resolve contractual issues and negotiate fair, commercially reasonable outcomes while protecting the company s interests.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships through professional, knowledgeable, and balanced negotiations.
• Develop and standardize contract templates, procedures, and negotiation processes to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Ensure clear alignment between the scope of work, contract terms, change orders, supplementary conditions, amendments, and project responsibilities.
• Identify potential contractual gaps, inconsistencies, and areas of risk and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and industry practices that may affect existing or future contracts.
• Conduct contractual and legal research as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support successful project execution and contract compliance.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support the company s vision and uphold its core values in all business activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contracts management, with construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract law, construction contracts, contract drafting, and negotiation.
• Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Law, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent education, training, and experience will also be considered.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to draft and amend contractual and legal documents clearly, accurately, and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual information.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts, construction terminology, and project requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.