Contract Administrator, Residential

NORR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Calgary is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to oversee construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, ensuring compliance with construction contracts and building codes. This role entails conducting site visits, managing project documentation, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a background in strategic development and project management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project work experience.
• Experience in Residential projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to ensure compliance with construction contracts.
• Track and review project documentation for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors and building authorities.
• Prepare project change documentation.
• Attend and conduct progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Ensure project close-out documents are submitted.

Skills

Architectural or engineering systems design

Registered with a relevant professional association

Strategic development

Project management

Client management

Excellent leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Resourcefulness

Job description

At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.

Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.

As a Contract Administrator, you will observe the construction of projects within our Commercial Studio to ensure that Contractors and Owners are fulfilling their respective roles and obligations as outlined in the construction contract. In addition, they will assist in realizing the project by providing Contractors with document clarifications, technical interpretations/recommendations, and review of financial progress. Contract Administrators also assist design and technical staff with constructability reviews and feedback.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to determine compliance with construction contract and relevant building and safety codes; prepare reports to document progress, identify any deviation from the construction contract and liaise with owner and contractor to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Track and review shop drawings, schedules, samples, progress payments, alternate requests, and project change documents to ensure all project documentation is accurate and complete
• Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
• Prepare project change documentation, including sketches and drawings
• Attend and conduct progress meetings before, during, and after the duration of the project to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholders
• Ensure that all project close out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project

Required Skills

• Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness

Required Experience

• 10+ years of project work experience
• Experience in Residential projects is an asset