Wood is currently seeking a Contracts Administrator for its Projects service line. Based in Santiago, Chile, with temporary travel to provinces (Concepción, Viña del Mar), this role will be essential in achieving excellence in the execution of assigned projects, providing certainty and confidence to the project client/sponsor, and maintaining strong control over project scope, schedule, cost, and risks. All our job opportunities are within the framework of Law 21.015, which promotes the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into the workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in your application. **The Role** You will be responsible for administering contracts using the EPCM format. Your focus will center on quality and excellence of delivery, considering costs, planning, quality, and contractual terms. At the same time, you will serve as the main point of contact for progress updates and client representation. **Our Clients and Projects** **Designing the future. Transforming the world.** Wood's Process & Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors including traditional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production, and CCUS. We offer a full range of engineering and project management services and are market-leading integrators for refinery and petrochemical facilities, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition. **What We Can Offer** * **Meaningful and interesting projects** delivered to industry leaders across Process & Chemical sectors. * **Flexible working arrangements** that balance the needs of the client, team, and individual. * **Commitment to diversity and inclusion** across our organization, supported by employee networks dedicated to giving all employees a voice. * **Flexible benefits package** tailored to your lifestyle. * **Commitment to continuous professional development** through personalized development plans aligned with individual needs and interests. * **Global connections with leading industry experts** worldwide who are shaping the standards of our profession. * Ensure that scope, schedules, and budgets are clearly and completely presented to the client and accepted by them. * Develop and document the execution plan for each project. * Determine the necessary resources required to execute the project efficiently. * Responsible for applying sound engineering practices. * Provide guidance to the project team to meet work scope and achieve project objectives, milestone targets, and cost and quality goals. * Responsible for promptly identifying, documenting, and communicating design and scope changes for client approval before they impact the project. * Maintain and monitor the evolution of scope, schedule, cost, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. * Guarantee the accuracy and integrity of all deliverables and services provided by the project. * Conduct regular meetings and communications with the project team to keep all team members and other stakeholders informed about project status, progress against milestones, costs, schedule advancement, and other critical or contractual elements. * Responsible for project completion, including deliverable quality and project closeout. **What Makes You Extraordinary?** At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunity and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t meet every requirement listed below, but feel you have some of the necessary experience, knowledge, or skills for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, with experience in industrial project development in any area. * Minimum of 15 years of professional experience managing/administering industrial projects in industrial sectors, Energy, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, or others. * Proactive approach to problem-solving * Ability to quickly understand the work scope of a project * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong presentation skills * Good level of spoken and written English * Proficiency in office software at user level * Valid work permit in Chile Personal Attributes * Focus on safety with a rigorous approach to risk management. Prioritizes the well-being of employees, both internal and client personnel. * Ability to motivate, engage, and influence a diverse group of people, many without direct reporting relationships. * Client-focused: builds genuine and open relationships with current and potential clients; consistently strives to exceed expectations and add value. Capable of developing and maintaining strong client relationships, including influencing capability. * Ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, etc.). * Exceptional negotiation skills and ability to handle sensitive communications. * Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. * Strong influencer, negotiator, and mediator. * Flexible in responding to and adapting to changing internal and external contexts. * Decisive, with the ability to make decisions and ensure their implementation, while capturing lessons learned. * Strong team-building capability, able to identify and adopt best practices, foster cooperation, and drive teams toward optimal performance enabling cross-functional best practices. * Pragmatic approach with strong commercial awareness and ability to balance commerciality with operational excellence. * Entrepreneurial mindset: ability to identify and leverage opportunities that add value for the client and Wood. * Flexible and agile in responding to changing internal and external environments and client needs. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com **Diversity Statement**We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.