Lead Construction Contract Administrator – Water Infrastructure

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Markham; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Toronto/Markham, Ontario, invites applications for a senior role in construction management and site supervision on municipal water and sewer projects.

The position blends field oversight with office coordination to ensure adherence to plans, schedules, and safety standards. You will lead site inspectors, review technical documents, and manage payments and change orders while communicating with project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma in construction or related field.
• P. Eng or CET preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with watermains, sewers and/or tunnelling.
• Field and office work; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight and supervision of the site inspector(s) for assigned projects and administration of the construction contract.
• Be a role model and leader with respect to Health and Safety.
• Observing and reviewing projects during construction, monitoring conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
• Monitoring the progress of construction activities, ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
• Reviews requests for payment draws from Contractors and prepares payment certifications to the project owner in a timely manner.
• Communicates with and makes recommendations to the Project Manager, Client and design team to resolve site issues.
• Provides a public relations role to the public on construction projects, where applicable.
• Provides the Project Manager and/or Client with updates on project progress or delays.
• Reviews change orders and field orders for reasonableness of pricing and constructability.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC)
• Prepares documents and maintains file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.

Skills

Health and Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Contract administration

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree/diploma/certificate in construction

P. Eng or CET preferred

10+ years of watermain/sewer/tunnelling experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Toronto/Markham, Ontario, invites applications for a senior role in construction management and site supervision on municipal water and sewer projects.

The position blends field oversight with office coordination to ensure adherence to plans, schedules, and safety standards. You will lead site inspectors, review technical documents, and manage payments and change orders while communicating with project teams and clients.