About the Role
Airswift is seeking a Contracts Engineer – Administration (CE-A) to join our client’s team for Global Projects. The CE-A will lead the administration of project contracts, ensuring effective execution of contract processes from award through close-out. This role supports the Project Leader and coordinates with Project Procurement Advisors on subcontracting matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead contract administration activities in alignment with Project Manager and Business Manager.
- Oversee contractor subcontracting activities, including review and approval of subcontracting plans and development from qualification through award.
- Ensure proper flow-down of EPC terms and conditions to subcontracting documents and risk distribution.
- Manage change control processes (amendments, change notices, change orders).
- Provide training on claims avoidance and assist in handling contractor claims during and post-execution.
- Prepare incentive plans for the Project Team as required.
- Monitor contractor performance and provide feedback to project and functional management.
- Collaborate with corporate functions (Tax, Law, Audit, Controllers, Treasurers) for reviews and endorsements.
- Develop and execute contract close-out plans and ensure surviving obligations are understood.
- Capture and communicate lessons learned for contract administration and subcontracting.
- Ensure orderly turnover of contracting aspects to the operating organization.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in contract administration; service-contractor environments preferred.
- Experience within large corporations or complex organizational settings.
- Comfortable working in field or industrial environments, including remote locations.
- Strong understanding of procurement roles, responsibilities, and business processes related to contracts.
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and administrative skills.
- High initiative and ability to work independently.
- Strong commitment to Safety, Health, and Environment standards.