Senior Contract Administrator

NORR; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to oversee projects within our Public Studio, ensuring Contractors and Owners meet contractual obligations. You will provide clarifications, interpret drawings, review progress payments, and support constructability reviews across disciplines.

Successful candidates have 10+ years in contract administration, post-secondary education, and strong leadership. The role offers a base salary from CA$90,000 to CA$125,000 annually with flexibility and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education completed or equivalent.
• 10+ years of contract administration experience.
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management and client management.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits to verify compliance with contract, codes, and prepare progress reports.
• Review shop drawings, schedules, payments, change documents to ensure documentation is complete.
• Coordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, and authorities to address constructability and owner concerns.
• Prepare project change documentation, including sketches and drawings.
• Attend and run progress meetings to resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Ensure close-out documents are submitted and forwarded after project completion.

Skills

Contract administration

Project management

Strategic development

Business development

Client management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Related post-secondary education

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us. We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results. Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums. Learn more about our Public Portfolio. As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will observe the construction of projects within our Public Studio to ensure that Contractors and Owners are fulfilling their respective roles and obligations as outlined in the construction contract. In addition, they will assist in realizing the project by providing Contractors with document clarifications, technical interpretations/recommendations, and review of financial progress. Contract Administrators also assist design and technical staff with constructability reviews and feedback. You Will Make an Impact by

• Performing site visits to determine compliance with construction contract and relevant building and safety codes; prepare reports to document progress, identify any deviation from the construction contract and liaise with owner and contractor to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Tracking and reviewing shop drawings, schedules, samples, progress payments, alternate requests, and project change documents to ensure all project documentation is accurate and complete
• Coordinating with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
• Preparing project change documentation, including sketches and drawings
• Attending and conducting progress meetings before, during, and after the duration of the project to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholders
• Ensuring that all project close out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project

You Will Bring to the Team

• Successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
• Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
• Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
• Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• 10+ years of contract administration experience

We Are The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers. The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.