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Project Contract Administrator

WSP New York, NY, NY senior full-time

Salary

$94,000 - $135,000 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Project Contract Administrator to support energy production and transmission infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be part of the Commercial Management Group within WSP's Program Management Business Line.

The Project Contract Administrator will support the Project Contract Manager in managing the flow of information, contract compliance, documentation, communications, and issue resolution throughout the pre- and post-award and construction phases of major projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing commercial and project controls oversight on complex infrastructure projects
  • Supporting project managers and teams in development of pricing for work product and management of risks and contingencies
  • Proactive project and contract change and claims management and resolution
  • Supporting the Project Contract Manager in applying strategies for proper project setup to align with client project control standards
  • Supporting negotiation efforts for prime task orders and amendments
  • Interpreting client contracts to identify major contract requirements, insurance, and mandatory required flow downs
  • Maintaining an audit file for each contract
  • Supporting monitoring and management of WSP commercial metrics

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, legal studies, or business management
  • 5+ years of experience supporting major infrastructure capital projects
  • Experience in construction contract change management, claims analysis, and commercial negotiations
  • Background in project controls, cost forecasting, schedule analysis, and risk management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in controlling and mitigating project costs and risk exposure

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

The expected salary range for this position is $94,000 - $135,000.

Skills

Required

  • project controls
  • contract change management
  • claims analysis
  • commercial negotiations
  • cost forecasting
  • schedule analysis
  • risk management

Nice to have

  • advanced degree
  • licensed professional engineer
  • experience in energy sector
  • proficiency in project controls tools

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/94479

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