Contract Administrator

Overview:
**Contract Administrator**

São Paulo, SP

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

**Main purpose of position**

Currently we are looking for a Contract Administrator in São Paulo, SP - Brazil to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - Improving our future. As our Contract Administrator you will conduct site progress measurement and follow up of contracts in accordance with the corporate standards, policies and procedures.

To assist the contract representatives with the pro-active administration to secure the cost, time and quality as envisaged in the contracts.

**Main responsibilities**
- Assist to prepare tender documents with the input of engineering, quality, HSE and other relevant departments in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Commercial assessment of tenders and alignment of bills of quantities
- Assist in preparing contracts for major purchases, consultants and construction
- Assist with drafting contract correspondence, variation orders and notices in accordance with the contract.
- Maintain a contract register depicting correspondence in and out, variations, contract risks and final account details.
- Ensure that Work Package Manager and Project Manager is kept abreast of critical topics that have the potential to affect time, cost or quality.
- Attend internal and external progress meetings in coordination with the project manager.
- Conduct progress measurements for payment certification.
- Settle site disputes on quantities and minor contract issues.
- Among others relates activities in same level of responsibility

**Qualifications and competencies**
- University Diploma - Ideal: Any education in Business Administration advantageous
- 5+ years Construction Contract Administration experience with the FIDIC suite of contracts in companies with strong procurement and Supply Chain Management practices
- Demonstrate familiarity with contract terms and conditions and the FIDIC suit of contracts
- Proven track record in affecting contract savings
- Fluent in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken

**Personal characteristics**

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

- ** Predictable**: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- ** Driving results**:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- ** Changemaker**:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- ** Working together**:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

**For this particular position we also expect**

Project position (expected up to 2 years) with possibility to become permanent. Availability to travel.
**CV must be uploaded in English**.

**We offer**

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.