Contracts Administrator

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

This position will be based on site in Greenville, SC.

Summary:

We are seeking a Contracts Administrator with experience in the aluminum industry to support our large-scale capital project. This role focuses on managing and administering contracts within an EPCM project delivery framework, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in the procurement and contract management process, maintaining high standards of compliance, safety, and efficiency across multiple project phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire contract lifecycle from creation to close-out, ensuring compliance with project and company policies.
• Develop and implement contract strategies, working closely with project engineers, procurement teams, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare invitation-to-tender packages and review contractor bids, ensuring alignment with client requirements.
• Negotiate, evaluate, and recommend contract awards based on technical, financial, and legal criteria.
• Administer contracts, including processing claims, assessing variations, and managing potential disputes.
• Maintain detailed contract administration records and ensure proper documentation of contract changes and decisions.
• Ensure contracts are executed according to agreed terms, including progress tracking and financial oversight.
• Provide expert advice on contract law, commercial terms, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate the resolution of claims and disputes, working with legal teams and contractors to reach amicable solutions.
• Support project teams in adhering to strict project schedules, managing contracts in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Promote and enforce Worley's Zero Harm safety initiatives throughout all contract management processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, law, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in contracts administration and experience in the aluminum or resources industry.
• Proven experience with EPC/EPCM brownfield projects in an industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial agreements, with experience in managing major contracts.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to handle complex contract terms and resolve disputes.
• Familiarity with the procurement process, tendering, and contractor management in large-scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines and project schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in contract management software and related tools.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.