Sr Contracts Engineer

About the job Sr Contracts Engineer

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a range of contracts, including formal contracts, short-form agreements, and annual contracts.
• Manage non-disclosure agreements, sales and purchasing contracts, subcontracts, consulting agreements, licensing agreements, master agreements, and review customer-proposed terms and conditions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all contractual matters, serving as a liaison between internal teams and clients to ensure timely review, approval, and reconciliation of variations.
• Prepare redlined versions of standard and nonstandard contracts and negotiate contract terms directly with client representatives, including legal teams and procurement staff, until agreement is reached.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive contractual records, including all correspondence, customer information forms, contractual changes, status reports, and project-related documentation.
• Provide guidance to project managers and operational staff on contract matters; deliver training to new project managers and employees on contract management practices and procedures.
• Develop and implement contract management and administration procedures in alignment with company policies, contributing to policy development where appropriate.
• Monitor employee compliance with established contracting procedures and identify recurring issues or areas needing improvement.
• Work closely with the Risk Management and Finance teams to coordinate contractual insurance requirements.
• Manage ongoing contract issues, including variation and change management.
• Monitor contract compliance related to milestones, deliverables, invoices, and other obligations.
• Oversee compliance with service level agreements.
• Ensure proper contract close-out, extension, or renewal as required.
• Maintain full awareness and compliance with Hill Internationals Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree or diploma in an Engineering discipline (required).
• Professional certifications such as RICS or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years experience working on multi-million-dollar construction projects.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and contract administration skills.
• Driven, committed, and eager to grow within a commercial/contracting role.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and preferably Primavera.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.