Senior Contract Administrator: Construction Lead for Complex Projects

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning in Langley, BC seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the construction administration for large, complex projects from design through close-out.

You will oversee contracts, review documentation, conduct site reviews, and coordinate owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to protect Kasian’s design intent and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture and/or Diploma in Architectural Technology is highly desirable but not essential.
• Minimum of 8 years of Contract Administration experience within the architecture, construction, or building industry is required.
• Security clearance required.
• CCCA certification is considered an asset.
• Familiar with CCDC standard contracts.
• Proficient in bidding procedures, project field reporting, field reviews, payment certification, site document processing (CCN/ RFI/ SI), and contract change procedures.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.
• Strong building science background with an excellent understanding of construction processes, methods, and materials.
• Solid understanding of applicable local building codes, bylaws, and local governance in authorities having jurisdiction.
• Ability to represent Kasian professionally at senior levels.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive, confident approach to contract administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of maintaining high-quality standards while working within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan the profitable execution of the Construction Administration stage of large and complex projects.
• Review contract documents at the 75% and 95% stages and ensure overall document coordination.
• Provide input on budgets and schedules and maintain design intent through documents.
• Coordinate all architectural functions and consultants from tender to close-out.
• Attend contractor/client/site meetings and act as contract arbitrator when needed.
• Prepare and process requisitions/change orders after consultation with owner and contractor.
• Review progress claims and prepare certificates of payment.
• Ensure professional responsibilities and compliance with codes and bylaws.
• Manage project close-out processes and defect resolution.

Skills

Contract Administration

Architecture

Construction knowledge

CCCA certification

CCDC contracts

Procurement regulations

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Architecture degree

Diploma in Architectural Technology

Job description

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning in Langley, BC seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the construction administration for large, complex projects from design through close-out.

You will oversee contracts, review documentation, conduct site reviews, and coordinate owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to protect Kasian’s design intent and project outcomes.