Senior Contract Administrator

Contract Administration

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. 

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we bring together the places that make communities feel like home whether it’s an urban park, a mixed-use community, or a residential neighborhood. We do this because we’re part of the community too and we care about the places where we live—just as much as you do. Join the team that truly designs with community in mind.

Our Community Development Group is dedicated to building healthy and resilient communities where we live, work and play.  Successful communities are created where design and life intersect.  This is your place to make a difference!

An opportunity exists in our Markham office for a Construction Administrator.  As the successful candidate, you will be responsible to participate in the preparation of construction documents and manage site construction activities on land development projects with minimal supervision. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite reviews and coordination of sub consultants with respect to construction projects
• Prepare and distribute construction administration documents
• Review of monthly progress draws and issue certificate of payment to client.
• Review and respond to contractor documentation such as RFI’s and Shop Drawings
• Act as prime consultants representative during the construction phase of projects to both contractor and owner
• Prepare and/or participate in review of construction documents for tendering of projects
• Prepare cost estimates of land development construction works.
• Work with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
• Review construction sites and provide deficiency reports
• Liaise with municipalities and design team to facilitate certification of constructed works and return of securities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Extensive knowledge in the field of inspection and contract administration of municipal engineering works with a preference working on Land Development projects is considered an asset.
• Experienced in project planning, risk management, cost management, schedule management and preparation/administration of contract documents and specifications. 
• Familiarity with sewer, watermain, and road construction materials, methods and processes. 
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications. 
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team. 
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and pdf markup.  Knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset.
• Ideally, you are also self-motivated individual possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and are able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Education and Experience

P.Eng or CET designation with 10 years of Contract Administration and Site Inspection experience on large civil projects.  RCSI or RCCA designation is considered an asset.

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.