Contract Administration

While the role is quite broad, a contract administrator requires a high level of accountability and responsibility. The day-to-day responsibilities and requirements of a contract administrator may vary depending on the type and size of the project and the location. Contracts may also vary in complexity and type, although the overall requirements of a contract administrator generally involve the following which Cliftons Projects have the experience required:

• Having the knowledge and skills to apply all contractual obligations and provisions.
• To make decisions in a fair, impartial and independent manner.
• Work with different personnel within an organisation.
• A working knowledge and experience in the construction industry and all other related trades.
• Keep a record of the building contract and the work involved.
• Coordinate actions with internal procurement and legal teams if needed.
• Report status of current contract processes to management.
• Resolve any conflicts and disputes related to the contract.
• Follow up to ensure that all contractual agreements and payments are actioned.
• Analyse potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organisation.

A contract administrator’s role only starts when a building contract is in place between the employers and the contractor, although in some cases, the contract administrator will have to perform pre-contract services as well. This will be on a case-by-case basis. The Contract Administrator will be responsible for a variety of services from the time the contract starts to the time it ends.