JDS Group of Companies

Senior Contract Administrator

JDS Group of Companies  •  Vancouver, CA (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Reporting to the Cost & Contract Administration Manager, the Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for end-to-end commercial administration of engineering, construction and related services contracts. The role provides cost forecasting, estimating and trend management, to ensure that commercial, cost and schedule objectives are achieved and that issues and risks are proactively identified, quantified and mitigated. This position is initially based out of Vancouver, with periodic rotations to site/ Toronto office. Full site rotations are expected to begin in Q2 2027.

Core Responsibilities

  • Administer and manage multiple contract types across engineering, construction, and site services scopes.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the scope, schedule, budget, and risks for applicable contracts.
  • Organize and chair contract kick‑off meetings.
  • Ensure all required documentation and approvals are in place prior to contractor mobilization.
  • Manage vendor and contractor change requests and support cost and schedule analysis of proposed changes in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain contract‑specific quantity and cost forecasts, collaborating with engineers or superintendents to ensure trends and changes are identified and reported.
  • Review payment certificates and contract forecasts.
  • Administer claims in accordance with contractual terms and conditions.
  • Maintain various contract registers, including management of securities and guarantees.
  • Ensure proper and timely execution of the contract close‑out process.
  • Maintain alignment with project controls functions, collaborating closely with cost control and scheduling teams.
  • Identify and escalate risks, providing input to mitigation plans and actions.
  • Ensure process and documentation integrity by adhering to project and corporate requirements.
  • Build and develop effective working relationships with contractor counterparts.
  • Provide coaching and leadership on effective contract administration practices to the project team.
  • JDS Group of Companies

    About JDS Group of Companies

    The JDS Group of Companies (JDS) is a diverse and dynamic team of over 200 professionals focused on delivering innovative engineering, construction, procurement, reclamation and management solutions for our energy and mining customers. JDS prides itself on delivering project concepts from inception to full operations – a process it has executed for operations throughout Canada's North and across the world. JDS is committed to world-class safety and health standards, proactive environmental stewardship and leaving a lasting positive legacy for local communities in the areas in which they operate.

    Industry
    Oil, Gas & Mining
    Company Size
    201-500 employees
    Headquarters
    Vancouver, CA
    Year Founded
    2004
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