Conveyance Contract Administrator

Jacobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,500 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Toronto, ON is seeking a Conveyance Contract Administrator to act as the owner's representative on infrastructure and conveyance projects. You will lead the site inspection team, coordinate with clients, municipalities, and design teams, and ensure work complies with contract drawings and specifications.

This role requires a licensed engineer (P.Eng. preferred) or CET, a university degree, and at least 10 years of construction administration experience.

Qualifications

• Current licence in good standing with a public body within Ontario (P.Eng. preferred) or C.E.T.
• University degree in engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction administration for linear conveyance or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience on high capital value construction projects or programs is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and contractors.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience working in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the owner’s representative activities in the field on conveyance projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, municipalities, design teams, and regulators.
• Ensure construction follows contract drawings and specs; manage records and logs.
• Prepare reports, change orders, and payment certificates; maintain photo records.
• Support design reviews of shop drawings, RFIs, site instructions, and issue resolution.
• Apply company and client standards for inspections and contract administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership / team supervision

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

University degree in engineering or engineering technology or equivalent

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams as we work to build a company like no other. Whether it's for treating water, hosting businesses, or connecting our world, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. We work every day to create the spaces people live in and the infrastructure to improve their lives.

About the role

We are looking for a Conveyance Contract Administrator in our Toronto, ON office. In this role, you will work as an owner’s representative in the field on various types of infrastructure and conveyance projects, leading other members of the site inspection and support team. You will coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders on a project—including client project manager, municipalities, design team, and third‑party regulatory bodies, municipal and federal agencies, testing agencies and laboratories, as well as contractors. You will ensure construction is in accordance with contract drawings and specifications; manage records of construction activities; prepare reports; keep logs; prepare change orders and payment certificates; keep photo records; facilitate engineering design team reviews of shop drawings, requests for information, site instructions and assist in resolving design/construction issues in the field. You will evaluate, select, and apply the company’s and client’s standards for construction inspections and administration.

Requirements

• A current licence in good standing with a public body within the province of Ontario, such as Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.Eng.) (preferred) or The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists – Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
• University degree in engineering, engineering technology diploma, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction administration for linear conveyance or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience working on municipal infrastructure projects.
• Experience on high capital value construction projects or programs is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients and contractors.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout all seasons.
• Experience working in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civil and municipal infrastructure construction.
• Prior experience with tunneling projects is an asset.
• Prior experience with rehabilitation projects is an asset.
• Demonstrated success delivering construction projects on time and within budget.
• Proven ability to lead, direct, and/or supervise project teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to anticipate and resolve construction issues.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail, with a strong understanding of project controls and their impact on schedule and cost.
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices, contract drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong administrative skills and understanding of project policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel to project sites.
• Ability to work at heights, as required.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $95,500.00 to $135,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Jacobs, we use AI‑driven recruitment to match top talent with opportunity—however, human connection and fairness remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

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Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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