About Hardline Engineering:
Hardline Engineering is a privately owned design and engineering firm providing specialized services in low, medium, and high voltage utility and industrial power systems. We are a diverse, equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an open and transparent workplace where ideas, challenges, and information are shared openly. Founded by former utility engineers, Hardline is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to clients across Canada. Innovation, optimization, and automation are at the core of our culture, driving our success and benefiting our clients.
At Hardline, we are building a different kind of engineering team. From design through to construction and commissioning, we develop engineers who understand both the technical side of engineering and the real-world execution of projects.
Role Overview:
The Contract Administrator is responsible for creating and assisting with managing legal contracts, including assuring that all parties to the contract fulfill their obligations. This would be in support of a team of Project Managers as they deliver projects from inception through to close out.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensuring alignment with the Contract Execution and all applicable trade agreements for contract execution and purchase order and non-competitive procurement singing authority
- Development of contracts or master service agreements from standard form contracts to fit project needs, dependent on goods or services required
- Engagement with vendors, consultants or contractors for quotes, estimate or proposals
- Support in negotiation of claims, variations, changes and disputes with contractors in collaboration with Project Management, Legal Department and others as required
- Ensure communication of changes to contracts to all key stakeholders
- Facilitates contract life cycle management from planning to execution, performance and feedback
- Working with procurement lead, project manager and project engineer to setup and issue Purchase Orders
- Creating purchase requisitions and overseeing the approval process and timelines
- Interface with internal departments and external vendors on matters such as cost, performance, progress assessment, payments, reporting, tends, and change orders
- Report contract(s) performance on a regular basis; and
- Complete tasks in Oracle
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Well-organized, fast learner and show flexibility in delivery method as conditions warrant
- 1+ year of relevant experience within an engineering/utility environment considered an asset
- Knowledge of engineering and project document control methods and tools
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated initiative, creativity and integrity
- Excellent computer skills including SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and problem solve
- Good judgment and reasoning skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Entrepreneurial approach and the ability to take on challenges in a changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives
- Proficiency with computer systems and applications including the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage multiple assignments with tight timelines
- Self-motivated, positive attitude, strong client focus and results driven
Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work in-person?
Experience:
- Contract Admin: 1 year (required)
Language:
Location:
Work Location: In person
