Contract Administrators

What the job involves

• Develops, reviews and negotiates variations to contracts, programs, projects and services
• Responds to inquiries and resolves problems concerning contracts, programmes, projects, services provided, and persons affected
• Manages paperwork associated with contracts, programmes, projects and services provided
• Works with project managers, architects, engineering professionals, owners and others to ensure that goals are met
• Advises senior management on matters requiring attention and implementing their decisions

Key values of workers in Contract Administrators

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Contract Administrators

• Negotiation

  Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.