Contracts Administrator (Term Position)

Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd in Saint John, NB is the largest steel fabricator in eastern Canada.  Since 1955, our customer base has extended from the Atlantic Provinces to the New England states, the Caribbean Islands and other offshore export destinations.

The Challenge

We currently have an opportunity for a Contracts Administrator (Term Position) who will be located at the Piccadilly Mine Site outside of Sussex, New Brunswick. 

The Contracts Administrator will report directly to the Operations Manager but will work closely with and given daily directions from the On-Site Erection Superintendant.


The duties include but are not exclusive to:
Purchasing
• Soliciting and confirming subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Preparing and issuing requisitions
• Insuring the receiving of all orders
• Monitoring and expediting all orders
Job Costing
• Inputting data  for original job targets
• Creating and inputting targets for all customer changes
• Preparing and issuing claims for customer changes
• Tracking costs and change orders
• Compiling and submitting daily Payroll Reports
• Preparing all extra work orders for time and material work
Scheduling
• Monitoring and reporting job status including all subcontractors

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous construction or project management experience;
• Experience reading drawings; 
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills are required as well as the ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment;
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to JD Edwards is an asset.
• Diploma from Civil Engineering Technology is considered an asset;
• Must possess an exceptional level of professionalism, integrity, and customer focus;

Applications Close:  November 20, 2009
 

Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. provides excellent salary commensurate with experience, including a comprehensive Group Benefit Package and a Group RRSP.

If you have the skills and attributes listed above, and feel you can take on this challenging role send your résumé and cover letter, quoting the position, to:

OSCO Construction Group
400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB E2K 5L6
Email:  humanresources@oceansteel.com
Website: www.oscoconstructiongroup.com
No telephone inquires please

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted