Senior Construction Contract Administrator

Stantec

Senior Construction Contract Administrator coordinating the construction phase of projects in Alberta. Working with clients, project managers, and contractors to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpreting contract documents and supporting compliance with contract requirements.
Monitoring and verifying construction progress on site. Travel to project sites will be required and may, at times, involve consecutive days on site.
Liaising with clients, project managers, subconsultants, and architects to help move construction-phase deliverables forward.
Preparing, coordinating, and processing change documents.
Reviewing shop drawings and other contractor submittals.
Reviewing, tracking, and coordinating responses to contractor RFIs and submittals.
Coordinating Site Instructions, Change Directives, Contemplated Change Notices, and Change Orders.
Assessing and making recommendations regarding contract amendments.
Reviewing contractor progress payment applications and preparing payment certificates.
Evaluating contractor submissions related to changes and claims.
Processing contract closeout documentation.
Chairing construction meetings and preparing meeting minutes or summaries.
Preparing reports, correspondence, and other documentation related to areas of responsibility.
Leading contract administration activities on large or complex projects.
Mentoring and overseeing junior and intermediate contract administrators.
Acting as a primary contract liaison with clients and contractors.
Supporting project leadership, including the Project Manager and Design Lead, in construction-phase decision-making.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices, including construction contract administration and change management.
Ability to lead cross-discipline construction contract administration teams in support of coordinated project delivery during the construction phase.
Ability to lead the evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of complex change claims, disputes, and delay impacts.
Working knowledge of relevant engineering principles, applicable legislation, standards, and scheduling practices.
Sound judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and project deadlines.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish project objectives.
Working knowledge of personal computers, mobile devices, and applications relevant to the role, including Newforma Project Center, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Graduation from an Architectural Technology program, or equivalent experience, is preferred, along with a minimum of 10 years in architectural contract administration.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary construction contract administration teams on large projects.
Minimum 10 years of experience in architectural contract administration and construction-phase project delivery preferred.
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be considered an asset.
Candidates must be eligible to undergo security screening, which may include background checks, identity verification, and disclosure of personal history in accordance with Government of Canada security screening requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

access to 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 administrationchange managementconstruction progress monitoringshop drawing reviewRFI trackingpayment application reviewcontract closeout documentationnegotiation of change claimsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsnegotiation skillspresentation skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsadministrative skillsdecision-making skillsability to manage prioritiesteam coordination

Certifications

Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)