Contracts Administrator / Project Controls

Kiewit; Clarington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Clarington is seeking a Contract Administration Engineer to manage construction contracts. This role involves reviewing contracts, maintaining records, negotiating modifications, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in construction environments. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability and retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, preferably in heavy civil, nuclear or industrial construction.
• Knowledge of contract law, construction practices, and risk management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or contract management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer construction contracts.
• Maintain organized contract records and correspondence.
• Assist in negotiating contract modifications and claims.
• Track key contractual milestones and deadlines.
• Provide guidance on contract requirements and risks.

Skills

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Overview

Kiewit's Contract Administration Engineers are responsible for supporting the administration of construction contracts from project award through closeout. You will work closely with project management, estimating, legal, and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance, track deliverables, and mitigate risks. This position requires someone comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, who is committed to delivering high-quality work on complex infrastructure projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management and construction provider operating across NorthAmerica. Our experience spans all aspects of the nuclear market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Department of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial and infrastructure markets.

Location

The position will be based on our project in Darlington, ON.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer construction contracts to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and company policies.
• Maintain organized contract records, correspondence, amendments, and change orders.
• Assist in negotiating contract modifications, claims, and dispute resolutions in coordination with project leadership and legal counsel.
• Track key contractual milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Provide guidance to project teams on contract requirements, risks, and obligations.
• Support the preparation and review of subcontract agreements and purchase orders to align with prime contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the estimating and engineering teams during pre-bid and pre-award phases to identify contractual risks and requirements.
• Assist with contract closeout, including final documentation, releases, and compliance certifications.
• Prepare and maintain contract-related reports for project management and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, preferably in heavy civil, nuclear or industrial construction.
• Knowledge of contract law, construction practices, and risk management principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or contract management software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.