Contract Administrator

At Aker Solutions we are changemakers with nearly 200 years of experience, committed to helping the energy industry #Power The Change  towards a net-zero future.

We are driven by collaboration and curiosity, building tomorrow’s technological solutions today!

Our team in St. John's, NL is growing and we're seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our Contracts Management group!

• Ensure all contracts and subcontract agreements are administered in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, client obligations, and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the contract and subcontract pre-award process, including the review of commercial terms, documentation, and contractual requirements.
• Prepare, review, and administer contracts, subcontracts, amendments, change orders, and other contractual documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, and milestones to ensure compliance with contract terms and timely execution of work.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, project controls, HSSE, quality, and operations teams to address contractual matters and support project objectives.
• Manage contract correspondence and maintain complete, accurate, and auditable contract records and documentation.
• Review and process contractor and subcontractor payment applications, ensuring compliance with contract terms and supporting documentation requirements.
• Evaluate and administer contract changes, claims, and variations, ensuring appropriate review, approval, documentation, and communication to stakeholders.
• Assist in the identification and mitigation of contractual risks and support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
• Coordinate contract close-out activities, including final account settlement, documentation completion, lessons learned, and contractor performance evaluations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in contract and subcontract administration, preferably supporting large-scale engineering, procurement, construction, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation, review, negotiation, administration, and close-out of contracts and subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles, commercial terms and conditions, change management, claims administration, and risk mitigation practices.
• Proven ability to work effectively with project teams, contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and successful project delivery.
• Experience administering contracts within Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) environments is considered a strong asset.

At Aker Solutions we are committed to creating an enjoyable, rewarding, and engaging career where you can thrive. Our aim is to build a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with you, in order to motivate and retain your talent. We offer a variety of global and local initiatives which support your well-being and development, so that you feel valued throughout your career – professionally and personally.

Some of them are:

• Solid pension and insurance coverage
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  We take care of our employees by offering competitive RRSP, insurance, and health plans that ensure your well-being today and in the future.
• Well-being
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  Enjoy access to fitness facilities and incentives.
• Vibrant Young Professional network
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  Connect, grow and thrive in our international community, Young…