Construction Contract Administrator

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Senior Contributor for their Architecture team to manage multiple construction projects. This role involves performing quality control on construction documents, reviewing shop drawings, and mentoring technical staff. Candidates should have a Diploma in Architectural Technology and over 5 years of experience in the construction phase. Familiarity with local building codes and proficiency in tools like Revit and AutoCAD are essential. The position entails full-time work without travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects.
• Recognized credentials from a construction contract administration course or other equivalent training an asset.
• Sound understanding of Nova Scotia construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control reviews on drawings and specifications.
• Attend site meetings and oversee activities on multiple projects.
• Provide progress reports to the owner regularly.
• Review shop drawings and manage Contractor requests.

Skills

Independently working

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Understanding building codes

Mentoring staff

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Your Opportunity

Your role as a senior contributor on our professional Architecture team is to work independently to assist clients through the creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning designs. This position focuses on multiple construction projects and your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates and building codes. You will be reviewing the construction of projects with green architecture sensibility as your goals. You will lead the construction stage, while mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables as required under instruction from the Project Leader.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control/constructability reviews on drawings and specifications prior to issuing documents for permit/tender.
• Attend site meetings, oversee activities on multiple construction projects & prepare site reports.
• Provide progress reports to owner on a regular basis.
• Review shop drawings, answer Contractor requests for information and issue Contract Changes.
• Mentor design and technical staff on construction and Practice issues.
• Provide updates and reports to Principal-In-Charge/management.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to work independently and in team environment.
• Sound technical and building envelope knowledge, strong understanding of codes, and familiarity with Nova Scotia construction practices.
• Positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent and proven communication skills with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Review progress claims from Contractors.
• Some travel is required and may involve working in a variety of environmental conditions.
• Recognized credentials from a construction contract administration course or other equivalent training an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Requires solid understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Architectural Technology.
• 5+ years’ experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth Organization: 1401 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada-Halifax NS Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 08/01/2026 07:01:31 Req ID: 1003599