Contract Administrator
Job in
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 0A1, Canada
Listing for:
Northern Employment Solutions Inc
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-15
Job specializations:
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Business
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Primary
Schedule:
4 days on / 3 days off at Detour Lake Mine (11-hour shifts). - Potential Alternative Schedule: Combination of 4/3 on-site and 5/2 off-site (8-hour days), depending on candidate location and project requirements.
- Manage post award contract administration activities throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Review, analyze, and administer contracts for construction, services, equipment, and material supply.
- Coordinate and administer contract change management processes, including change notices, change orders.
- Perform trend analysis and monitor potential impacts to project cost, schedule, and scope.
- Monitor contractor performance, progress, and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Facilitate weekly contractor coordination and progress meetings.
- Liaise with Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Procurement, and Contractor teams to ensure alignment of project objectives.
- Review and certify contractor progress payment certificates and supporting documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts and commitment tracking.
- Administer claims, disputes, and contractual correspondence while maintaining proper records.
- Maintain contract registers, change logs, action trackers, and other project control documentation.
- Monitor key contract milestones, deliverables, and contractual obligations.
- Support contractor relationship management to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
- Support the development and implementation of contract strategies in collaboration with Procurement.
- Manage contract closeout activities, including final account settlements, release documentation, and lessons learned.
- Assist with audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience in a Project Controls role
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in contract administration, including the administration of construction and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle, preferably within the mining industry.
- Strong understanding of contract terms and conditions, change management, payment certification, claims administration, and contract close-out processes.
- Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsa9 Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with JD Edwards, SAP or other ERP systems is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
- English proficiency required;
French is considered an asset.
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