Contract Administrator – CT REIT

Canadian Tire Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada is seeking a Contract Administrator to support their construction and real estate development teams. The role involves managing office tasks, maintaining records, and assisting with contract administration. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position requires adaptability and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience supporting design and construction staff.
• Excellent communication skills with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support development and construction teams with administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and an extensive filing system.
• Administer design and construction documentation.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Administrator

The contract administrator supports the construction and real estate development teams, responsible for developing and building CT REIT properties across Canada. The successful candidate will preferably have experience in development, construction, or consulting in an administrative capacity, working both independently and in a team environment; must be able to work in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and reliability of work performed.

Responsibilities include:

1. General office management and assisting the Vice President - Construction with administrative duties
2. Providing support to the development and construction teams
3. Maintaining accurate records and an extensive filing system
4. Assisting the AVP Development and Construction Director with contract administration, including:
5. Administering design and construction documentation
6. Supporting development and real estate managers with administrative tasks
7. Preparing client-architect agreements and construction contracts, ensuring accuracy of relevant documentation
8. Processing vendor invoices related to purchase orders and change orders, such as real estate, design, construction progress claims, and supplies
9. Coordinating construction documents, including drawings, specifications, insurance, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals
10. Creating and distributing project documents in various formats

What you bring

• 3 to 5 years of similar experience supporting design and construction staff or general contractors
• Excellent communication skills with individuals at all levels within the organization and external clients
• Highly developed technical skills with Microsoft Office products
• A high level of independence and initiative to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through with urgency
• Basic accounting skills
• Adaptability and innovation to manage change and ambiguity in a rapidly evolving retail environment
• Creative thinking, initiative, and project management skills to drive results
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze and prioritize to meet business objectives
• Collaborative team player with superior influencing skills, capable of building relationships across stakeholder groups

Additional information: LI-NV1

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