Senior Contract Administrator

Stantec

Senior Contract Administrator overseeing construction administration and site activities to ensure project objectives in community development. Collaborating with various stakeholders and facilitating project completion.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeMarkham • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$86,900 - CA$126,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationconstruction inspectionproject planningrisk managementcost managementschedule managementinterpretation of construction drawingspreparation of contract documentsland developmentconstruction materials and methods

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsteamworkindependencetask prioritizationself-motivation

Certifications

P.EngCETRCSIRCCA