About this role
About the Company
Our client is a prominent owner/operator overseeing complex, high-value construction and infrastructure programs delivered through alternative project delivery methods. The organization is recognized for its rigorous commercial governance, collaborative project environment, and commitment to delivering long-term, mission-critical assets. As part of a major capital program, the organization is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to strengthen commercial oversight and ensure disciplined contract compliance across design, construction, and operations phases.
About the Position
The Contract Administrator III (APM Contracts Administrator) supports the APM Commercial Manager in the development, oversight, and execution of contract administration and change control processes for large, complex construction projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring contractual compliance, managing change orders and claims, and supporting project close-out activities.
The position requires deep expertise in alternative project delivery methods (including DBFOM), strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project controls, technical teams, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, commercially astute, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the APM Commercial Manager in administering the DBFOM Agreement and providing commercial oversight and contract compliance.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess disputes, relief events, and claims; prepare responses to claims, change orders, and related contractual documentation.
- Provide contract compliance analysis, issue identification, and resolution strategies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in change control, contract administration, estimating processes, and contractual interpretation.
- Develop and maintain contractual tracking and reconciliation processes during both Design & Construction (D&C) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) phases, including:
- Availability payments
- D&C and O&M non-compliance occurrences
- Required approvals and sign-offs
- Create and manage contractual and change order processes, including:
- Relief and compensation events (claims)
- Evaluation of change order content and merit of Developer proposals
- Coordination with Project Controls to develop independent cost estimates and schedules for change orders deemed to have merit
- Presentation of findings and recommendations to leadership
- Preparation of reports, correspondence, and formal documentation
- Coordination and receipt of all required approvals and sign-offs
- Review and interpret civil, structural, and utility plans, as well as detailed shop drawings, to support contract analysis and compliance.
- Support project close-out activities and ongoing commercial reporting requirements.
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract administration, design, and construction of large, complex civil or infrastructure projects.
- Extensive experience with contract management, change control, and claims processes across alternative project delivery methods.
- In-depth knowledge of contracting relationships and commercial terms between Owners, Developers, and project partners.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Hybrid work schedule:
- Telework on Mondays and Fridays
- Onsite Tuesday through Thursday
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex infrastructure programs
- Collaborative environment with exposure to executive leadership and decision-making
Other facts
About Kimmel & Associates
Kimmel & Associates was formed in 1981 with the goal of providing service-oriented executive search to a group of specialized industries. Since then, we have become the largest industry-specific executive search firm in North America. For more than 40 years, we have been committed to exceeding expectations and providing unparalleled service through dedication, honesty, and stewardship—it’s the Kimmel Standard. Here are the industries we serve: construction (all sectors), renewable & sustainable infrastructure, supply chain, waste & recycling, and automotive.
An Unmatched Commitment to Service
Kimmel & Associates was founded on the principle of serving. We believe that helping people and companies to prosper is our calling, and we are certain that helping companies attract the right people at the right time is how we can serve best. Kimmel employees follow this calling in the community as well, through our Kimmel Goodwill Program, our in-house volunteer network.
Why Kimmel?
Kimmel & Associates has been recognized as the industry leader in executive search for the industries we serve. We partner with clients to become their agents and advocates in the marketplace. We know the right job at the right time changes a candidate’s future, and the right candidate at the right time changes a company’s future. We’ve helped thousands of professionals grow their careers. We recruit. We really recruit.
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What you'll do
- The Contract Administrator supports the APM Commercial Manager in contract administration and change control processes for large construction projects. This role ensures contractual compliance, manages change orders and claims, and supports project close-out activities.
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