Senior Contract Administrator

Requisition ID: 99500 

Job Category: Procurement; Project Management 

Location: Shanghai, 31, China 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

 

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Role Title:  Contract Administrator

Work Location: Shanghai

1. Summary

The Contract Administrator is part of the project procurement team focused on the management of construction and service contracts during the execution of EPCM projects and has a significant contribution in participating in the successful completion of projects.  The Contract Administrator is focused on the contracting activities post award and the responsibilities end only at close-out and handover of the project.  

1. Key Responsibilities

• Supports the project procurement efforts, in the award of construction and service contracts.
• Contractual change control relating to cost and time.
• Programme monitoring (scope, cost and time) and progress meetings.
• Payment certification and cash flow forecast.
• Claims administration.
• Develop, process and implement contractual documents and change notices in a timely manner.
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions.
• Coordinate between Chinese Contractor and overseas Project Team.
• Identify potential Contract execution risks by a Chinese Contractor and propose mitigation activities for an international project.
• Maintain various contract registers and as per project specific instructions.
• Drive the deliverables and inputs as required from the quantity surveyors (if applicable).
• Management of securities/guarantees.
• Close-out.

1. Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in an EPCM project environment on capital projects, specifically in the administration of construction and services contracts.
• Project management skills including monitoring progress, identifying early warnings and following up on action items.
• Knowledge of Chinese supply market in supporting client’s review and approval of vendors list as appliable.
• Contracts/Legal related training.
• Experience with drafting and execution of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
• Management skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Experience working on large construction sites.
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate governance principles.
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to complement teamwork development.
• Great communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Preferred

• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded.

 

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

 

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

 

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

 

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.