Senior Contract Administrator - Architecture

Targeted Talent; Ottawa, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator for a hybrid position in Canada. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the architecture or construction industry, proficient in contract negotiations and project management. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits for a dedicated professional with a passion for architecture and contract administration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in contract administration within the architecture or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and construction methodology.
• Experience with large-scale institutional buildings.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contract terms with clients and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and resolve contract-related issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Role:

• Senior Contract Administrator

Location:

• Toronto, Vancouver or Ottawa - Hybrid working.

Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate contract terms with clients, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
• Maintain and organize project contract documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and resolve contract-related issues with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Prepare and submit contract invoices and manage contract close-out processes.
• Collaborate with project managers and other teams to ensure project success.
• Manage and respond to RFIs (Request for Information) in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Assemble construction drawing revisions, including site plans, floor plans, elevations, building sections, wall sections, details, schedules etc.
• Participate and act on behalf of the firm as the project CA lead during regularly scheduled site meetings.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in contract administration within the architecture or construction industry.
• Degree or diploma from an accredited institution in Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, building technology/assemblies, construction methodology, materials application, and interpretation of manufacturers' requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit, BIM 360, BIM Docs, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Fully versed in the Ontario, or B.C Building Code and have experience with large-scale institutional buildings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and able to manage time, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Self-motivated individual capable of assuming increasing responsibility for both current and future projects and interested in growing with the firm.

This is a full-time position, with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are an experienced and dedicated professional with a passion for architecture and contract administration, and meet the requirements listed above, we would like to hear from you.