Contracts Administrator
BH-329870
Posted: 10/03/2026
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- Canada Alberta Calgary
- Contract
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Mining
Contracts Administrator
Department: Project Director Team
Reports To: Contracts Manager
Location: Calgary OR Vancouver with travel to Alaska
Contract Length: 2 Years
Position Overview
The Contracts Administrator is responsible for administering and overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts that support the client’s operations. This role ensures that all contractual agreements align with the client’s strategic, operational, and financial objectives while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The Contracts Administrator will collaborate with internal departments and external partners to draft, negotiate, manage, and close out contracts, ensuring contractor performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in contract management within the mining, construction, or large‑scale capital projects environment, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
Education & Experience
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Department: Project Director Team
Reports To: Contracts Manager
Location: Calgary OR Vancouver with travel to Alaska
Contract Length: 2 Years
Position Overview
The Contracts Administrator is responsible for administering and overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts that support the client’s operations. This role ensures that all contractual agreements align with the client’s strategic, operational, and financial objectives while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The Contracts Administrator will collaborate with internal departments and external partners to draft, negotiate, manage, and close out contracts, ensuring contractor performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in contract management within the mining, construction, or large‑scale capital projects environment, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management
- Administer all phases of the contract lifecycle to ensure alignment with contract terms, performance expectations, timelines, and budgets.
- Support the development and implementation of contract administration processes (including change order management) for the overall project.
- Provide guidance and oversight to EPCM Contract Engineering teams throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Prepare, update, and maintain contract procedures, templates, and documentation standards.
- Manage contract close‑out activities in alignment with project and organizational goals.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Facilitate regular meetings with internal and external stakeholders to review performance, discuss issues, and support timely resolution.
- Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration to ensure contract compliance and operational alignment.
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable legal standards, organizational policies, and project-specific requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance, address non‑conformances, and support corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date contract files, records, and reporting.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
- 5–10 years of experience in contract management, with at least 3 years supporting mining, EPC/EPCM, or large‑scale construction projects.
- Professional certifications such as CCCM, CFCM, CIPS, PMP or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of contract law, commercial terms, and industry-standard contracting practices.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple large capital contracts simultaneously.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret contractual requirements and assess risk.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functional and project teams.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.