Contract Administrator (Engineering background)

Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Everyone has an important role to play.

With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Join Arcadis and become part of an international team delivering excellence in construction project management. We are looking for a

Contract Administrator to support one of our most important clients in a rapidly growing industry.

In this role, you will contribute to complex, high-profile projects, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact within a global leader in sustainable design and engineering.

Role accountabilities

Attend weekly change triage meetings to provide contractual support and advice on potential change orders.

• Prepare change order contract documents in line with the supplier’s master agreement / PSR and submit to business administration team for processing.
• Track execution of change orders to ensure timely execution and inform project team once complete.
• Track and manage the close out of provisional change orders with the project team.
• Manage and track the closeout of claims in collaboration with the project team.
• Advise and draft formal notices with input from the project team.
• Track contractual milestones and collaborate with the project team to ensure contracts are being update in alignment with the project schedule.
• Inform project team of executed contracts and notify them on any specifics they should be aware of such as; potential gaps, OFCI vs CFCI, etc.
• Ensure correct use of the Contract Management tools and forms.
• Provide support on the handover project and execution of the Taking Over Certificate (TOC)
• Manage the overall Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) and notify the project team when contract extensions / procurement activities are required.
• Contractually manage the final account and contract close-out of all project awards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Around 3-8 years’ experience in Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience in the construction industry.
• MSc Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or strong engineering background is required
• Fluent English and Italian (B2/C1), both spoken and written.
• Direct experience in Data Center construction is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of international construction industry standards and practices.
• Previous experience of providing sourcing, procurement and contracts management support to large scale construction programs and projects.
• Previous experience in General Contractor company is a plus.
• Previous experience of supporting Global Clients on International projects is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and flexible individual must possess the initiative and ability to take on new projects and other challenges regularly.
• Ability to maintain productivity when required during remote-work/work from home scenarios.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.

We believe everyone’s contribution matters.

It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis.

Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.

Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

The annual salary range for this position is €41.600,00 - 62.400,00 50% presence on site/Client office is required.