Senior Contract Administrator

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

This Senior Contract Administrator position is responsible for sourcing and procuring contractors/consultants and managing major contracts. Key responsibilities include pre- and post-award contract administration, leading project teams in daily administration, managing variations and change orders, assessing project milestones and progress claims, cost control forecasting, and maintaining strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and project team members. The role involves pre-qualifying vendors, preparing RFPs/ITBs, evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, applying International Labour Standards, preparing contract documents, and managing post-award administration including change orders and payment certificates. The successful candidate will also be involved in contract close-out, problem identification, claim avoidance, and providing input to management reporting. This role requires strong problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Must have:
  • 10+ years construction contract administration experience
  • Proven problem-solving and business acumen
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience drafting procurement documents
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Good to have:
  • Experience in strategic sourcing
  • Theme park/resort procurement experience
  • Architectural, engineering, or construction background
  • Knowledge of SAP/e-commerce applications
  • Cantonese and Mandarin proficiency

Job Details

Job Summary:

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for sourcing and procurement of contractors / consultants and performing day to day administration of major contracts as well as pre- and post-award contract administration.

CORE FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Has a detailed understanding of the base scope and contract clauses for major contracts
  • Leads the project team with the daily administration of the contract
  • Key point of contact for variations and change management
  • Leads the settlement of change orders within specified periods of time
  • Leads the assessment of project milestones and progress claims
  • Track contractual issues, notice of claims, extension of time claims
  • Leads the project team with cost control forecasting and preliminaries management
  • Develop & maintain excellent consultant, contractor and project team member relationships. This includes managing feedback from consultants, contractors and internal feedback on teamwork/relationships to effectively manage major contracts
  • Pre-qualifies architects, engineers, designers, other consultants and contractors
  • Assists the PM with obtaining Reputation Check approvals (FCPA) of all applicable consultants, contractors and vendors
  • Prepares Requests for Proposal or Invitations to Bid and leads the bidding process
  • Evaluates bids, negotiates price, scope, terms and conditions, schedule, and makes award recommendation
  • Application of International Labour Standards (ILS) for Vendor factories
  • Prepares contract documents and secures execution of same
  • Performs post-award administration, including the negotiation and issuance of Change Orders, Settlement Records, contra charges and critical correspondence
  • Preparation of Monthly Payment Certificates
  • Drafting and negotiation of Supplemental Agreements
  • Preparation of Completion Certificates
  • Assembles Design and Material Warranties
  • Chairs or participates in meetings with contractors and vendors
  • Provides input to contract status for reporting to management
  • Identifies and advises management of potential and existing problems with contractors, focusing on claims avoidance
  • Provides input to and supports contractor claim negotiations
  • Performs contract close-out and coordinates same with other disciplines
  • Provide feedback to unsuccessful contractors, suppliers and vendors and foster long lasting relationships in the market

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in the construction contract administration profession (or equivalent)
  • Proven problem-solving ability; applies sound judgement and good business sense; can see hidden problems; can think globally
  • A foundation of technical knowledge applicable to WDI’s products and services is preferred. 
  • Proven knowledge of contract issues and processes in a dynamic, matrix organization
  • Ability to effectively communicate with respect, diplomacy and tact in a variety of settings and styles, both internally and externally
  • Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, project-based environment
  • Ability to build and maintain constructive and effective relationships
  • Strong organizational, planning, analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
  • Experience in drafting procurement documents
  • Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary Microsoft PC applications

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Primary Relationship: Contract Administration and Procurement Director

Secondary: Project Controls Management

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

  • Ability to create a climate in which team or project members are inspired to participate with the contracting process.  Displays integrity, honesty and trust, invites input, listens and shares ownership and visibility

EDUCATION, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • A Bachelors Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent work experience)
  • A member of the HKIS or RICS would be an advantage

REQUIRED WDI COMPETENCIES:

  • Drive for Results
  • Relator/Relationship
  • Handling Complexity
  • Integrated Business Thinking
  • Responsibility/ Credibility
  • Professionalism and Ethics

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:       

  • Experience in a strategic sourcing environment
  • Self-starter and ability to work with minimal direction
  • Experience with procurements related to theme parks and resorts
  • Architectural, engineering, or construction background
  • Knowledge of SAP and/or e-commerce applications; advanced computer skills
  • High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential and proficiency both written and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin would also be an advantage

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