Cape Town: Senior Contract Administrator – Renewables posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

Our client, a leading company in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join their dynamic team. As part of their team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing contractual aspects of our projects, ensuring successful execution from inception to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer project contracts and documents, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify contractual risks, bringing them to the attention of the Construction Contracts Manager.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of various agreements and effectively manage stakeholders in alignment with contractual requirements.
• Draft contractual communications for review by the Construction Contract Manager and/or project team.
• Monitor documentation preparation to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Ensure awareness of contractual obligations among relevant parties and assist in explaining contract summaries through meetings.
• Promptly notify stakeholders of all claims and potential disputes, and assist in compiling necessary information/data to defend the employer’s position.
• Process documentation and change protocols associated with Contractors’ variations and claims.
• Assist in preparing and issuing pass-through claims regarding project documents.
• Draft position papers regarding claims and variations for review by the Contract Manager.
• Actively participate in internal and external meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date registers for various matters, including bonds, contracts, variations, and claims.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with large complex projects in the Energy industry, preferably in the REIPPPP.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all facets of Contract Administration and Management within a large-scale project.
• Ability to understand and analyze details of non-contractual matters such as engineering, cost control, planning, and construction to provide relevant contractual support.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of scheduling/planning principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the built environment/engineering and/or construction law preferred.