Brunel has partnered with Hatch to support the hiring of a Senior Contracts Specialist to join their team. Hatch is a globally recognized engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm, committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With over 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch delivers innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide.

Through this partnership, we are seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to join Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG)—a dynamic and globally integrated team delivering world-class projects. The PDG combines deep expertise in sustainable studies, asset development, and operations, leveraging industry-leading methodologies, governance, and systems.

This is a 12-month hourly contract position and requires onsite presence 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be involved from the planning/initiation phase of projects until close-out of Construction scope and relates to the management of these construction and service contracts in support of engineering and construction management. 
• Have experience in the discipline of contract management for construction scope in “Formation and Award” as well as “Administration and close-out” work processes of construction contracts in accordance with the project requirements.
• Implement contracting strategy/procedures and templates / documents to be used on the project under the direction of the Contracts Manager.
• Provide oversight, guidance and mentorship to other contract specialists.
• Supports the identification and pre-qualification of contractors of construction and service contracts
• Conducting the RFP process, coordination and communication with contractors and internal disciplines using iPas MP to maintain project schedules and prevent any delays
• Liaison with Package Coordinator / construction to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates and with other stakeholders,
• Control and manage contractual change relating to scope, cost and time,
• Program monitoring (scope, cost, and time) and progress meetings,
• Develop, process and implement contractual documents and change notices in a timely manner,
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions,
• Maintain various contract registers as per project instructions,
• Manage claim administration, payment certification and cash flow forecast,
• Management of securities/guarantees,
• Close-out of contracts.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• BA/BS degree in a related field
• 12+ years of experience in procurement as Contract Formation Specialist / Contract Administrator of construction and service contracts
• Experience with drafting and execution of commercial terms and conditions and understanding of accompanying legal implications,
• Negotiation skills with an understanding of contracting strategies and implementation.
• Experience working on large constructions site,
• Excellent understanding of procurement and corporate governance principles,
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to complement the teamwork,
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues,
• Strong personal commitment to safety,
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability,
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with SmartPlant Materials software is preferred.

Why join Hatch?

• Work with high-performing, collaborative teams making a real impact
• Be part of innovative, global projects across industries
• Engaging and collaborative office environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• “Think globally, work locally” culture