Architectural Contract Administrator

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking an intermediate or senior Contract Administrator to join their team in Edmonton or Calgary. This role involves overseeing contract administration, ensuring compliance with codes, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive benefits

Flexibility with a partially hybrid work model

Opportunities for bonuses

Career growth

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in contract documents preparation.
• Minimum of 2 years direct construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer change control procedures and contract administration.
• Prepare project manuals and tender documents.
• Review and amend shop drawings and contracts.

Skills

Contract Administration

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Revit

Job description

Contract Administrator

Architecture Firm

Relocate to Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta

Salary: $80k - 115k depending on experience

THE COMPANY

Our client, a reputable architectural, design, and planning firm, is looking for an intermediate or senior Contract Administrator to join their team in Edmonton or Calgary. This firm is collaborative and boasts an impressive portfolio of work across Canada.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the senior partners, the Contract Administrator and Technical Specialist will work primarily as the site representative and will collaborate with construction managers, owner representatives, general contractors, and their sub-trades. Responsibilities include administering change control procedures, contract administration methodologies, and policy development. You will ensure projects adhere to contract documents and building and safety codes. Other duties include preparing project manuals, tender documents, working with technical specifications for large architectural projects, reviewing and amending shop drawings, revising contracts, and working with site instructions and RFIs to ensure projects run smoothly and on schedule.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• At least 4 years of experience in the preparation and administration of contract documents.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct construction experience on various projects.
• Proficiency with the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) forms.
• Thorough understanding of architectural specifications as an instrument of contract administration.
• Proficiency in applying the National Building Code, with experience in large and/or complex buildings.
• Competence in working with drawings in Revit.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

An exciting opportunity with a competitive salary and extensive benefits. Some flexibility with a partially hybrid work model. Opportunities for bonuses, HCSA, career growth within a reputable firm that values staff flexibility, professional development, and has a strong senior management team.