Contract Administrator

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Calgary is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator to join their team. The role involves coordinating and administering contracts while ensuring compliance and monitoring construction progress. Candidates should have strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and ideally a degree in Architectural Technology along with several years of relevant experience. This position offers exposure to complex projects and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of architectural contract administration experience preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills required.
• CCCA certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting contracts and ensuring compliance with terms.
• Monitoring and verifying construction progress on site.
• Preparing and processing change documents.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement and contracting principles

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an Architectural Technology program

Tools

Newforma Project Centre

Job description

Overview

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

We have a number of projects in Alberta that require a Construction Contract Administrator to be part of our award-winning team.

As a Construction Contract Administrator, you will work as part of an integrated and multidiscipline team that is delivering complex projects in Alberta. You are responsible for coordinating and administering the contract award and subsequent contract administration activities relating to complex and fast paced projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting contracts and ensuring compliance with contract terms
• Monitoring and verifying construction progress on site
• Liaising with clients, project managers, sub consultants, and Architects to move construction deliverables forward.
• Preparing and processing change documents.
• Reviewing shop drawings and other contractor submittals
• Review, tracking and coordination of responses to contractor RFIs and submittals
• Coordinating Change directives/ Contemplated change notices / Change orders
• Assessing and making recommendations for Contract amendments
• Reviewing contractor Progress payment application and preparing payment certificates
• Evaluating contractors\' submissions for changes and claims
• Chairing construction meetings and preparing meeting summaries
• Preparing various reports and other correspondence relating to areas of responsibility

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A strong knowledge of procurement and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices including contract administration relating to changes, claims and delays
• A basic knowledge of relevant engineering, pertinent legislation, standards, and scheduling practices/methods
• Sound judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills required to effectively handle changing priorities and project deadlines
• Ability to co-ordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• A good working knowledge of personal computers, mobile devices and applications relevant to the work (Newforma Project Centre, word processing, spreadsheets)

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an Architectural Technology program or minimum 5-7 years of architectural contract administration experience preferred.
• 5-7 years’ experience managing the delivery of architectural projects preferred.
• (CCCA) Certified Construction Contract Administrator would be an asset.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About the Team

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.