Senior Construction Contract Administrator

Culture Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Wellness program

RRSP and stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Construction Contract Administrator to join our Buildings team in Alberta. You will oversee the construction phase from award through closeout on complex projects and mentor junior contract administrators.

You will lead cross-discipline teams, review changes, and coordinate with clients, managers, and subconsultants to ensure timely, compliant delivery on site, with travel to project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Architectural Technology program, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in architectural contract administration.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary construction contract administration teams on large projects.
• CCCA designation would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate and administer the construction phase from award through turnover and warranty.
• Review shop drawings and submittals; prepare and process change documents.
• Lead contract administration activities on large/complex projects and mentor junior staff.
• Act as primary contract liaison with clients and contractors.

Skills

Procurement & contracting

Contract administration

Leadership of cross-discipline teams

Negotiation & change management

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Architectural Technology program or equivalent

CCCA designation (asset)

Tools

Newforma Project Center

Word processing & spreadsheets

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We have several projects in Alberta that require a Senior Construction Contract Administrator to join our award-winning team.

As a Senior Construction Contract Administrator, you will work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team delivering complex projects in Alberta. You will coordinate and administer the construction phase from contract award through construction, turnover, closeout, and the warranty period on complex, fast-paced projects. On some projects, the Senior CA may also be engaged during preconstruction to review drawings and work with the Construction Manager or other construction-focused professionals to identify and address issues early in the process.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Interpreting contract documents and supporting compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitoring and verifying construction progress on site. Travel to project sites will be required and may, at times, involve consecutive days on site.
• Liaising with clients, project managers, subconsultants, and architects to help move construction-phase deliverables forward.
• Preparing, coordinating, and processing change documents.
• Reviewing shop drawings and other contractor submittals.
• Reviewing, tracking, and coordinating responses to contractor RFIs and submittals.
• Coordinating Site Instructions, Change Directives, Contemplated Change Notices, and Change Orders.
• Assessing and making recommendations regarding contract amendments.
• Reviewing contractor progress payment applications and preparing payment certificates.
• Evaluating contractor submissions related to changes and claims.
• Processing contract closeout documentation.
• Chairing construction meetings and preparing meeting minutes or summaries.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, and other documentation related to areas of responsibility.
• Leading contract administration activities on large or complex projects.
• Mentoring and overseeing junior and intermediate contract administrators.
• Acting as a primary contract liaison with clients and contractors.
• Supporting project leadership, including the Project Manager and Design Lead, in construction-phase decision-making.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices, including construction contract administration and change management.
• Ability to lead cross-discipline construction contract administration teams in support of coordinated project delivery during the construction phase.
• Ability to lead the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex change claims, disputes, and delay impacts.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering principles, applicable legislation, standards, and scheduling practices.
• Sound judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and project deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish project objectives.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, mobile devices, and applications relevant to the role, including Newforma Project Center, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an Architectural Technology program, or equivalent experience, is preferred, along with a minimum of 10 years in architectural contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary construction contract administration teams on large projects.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in architectural contract administration and construction-phase project delivery preferred.
• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be considered an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to undergo security screening, which may include background checks, identity verification, and disclosure of personal history in accordance with Government of Canada security screening requirements.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Regular full-time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to:

• health
• dental
• vision plans
• a wellness program
• health care spending account
• wellness spending account
• group registered retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• group tax‑free savings account
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short‑term/long‑term disability plans
• emergency travel benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage
• paid time off

Temporary/casual employees will have access to:

• group registered retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• group tax‑free savings account

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

**Primary Location:** Canada | AB | Calgary

**Other Locations:** Canada | AB | Edmonton

**Organization:** 1442 Buildings-CA Alberta-Calgary AB

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Management Level:** Individual contributor

**Business Justification:** New Position

**Travel:** Yes

**Schedule:** Full time