Lead Contract Administrator

Turner Fleischer

Lead Contract Administrator overseeing contract administration during construction phases at Turner Fleischer's Toronto design studio. Ensuring project alignment with design intent and contractual requirements.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$115,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the project team during the contract administration phase, providing direction and guidance to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with design intent and project requirements.
Oversee the contract administration phase, ensuring meticulous oversight of submittal reviews, RFI (Request for Information) and change management, payment certification, project closeout, and active participation in OAC (Owner Architect Contractor) meetings and site visits.
Conduct site visits to perform limited general reviews, mock-up reviews, deficiency walkthroughs, and occupancy reviews.
Attend Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) and other site meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination.
Lead discussions to resolve issues efficiently and in accordance with contract documents.
Act as the primary point of contact during the contract administration phase for clients, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Project Manager to establish a comprehensive work plan, monitor, and manage project financials during the construction phase.
Create a supportive and engaging environment offering guidance and constructive feedback to your team.
Ensure they are well-equipped with the resources and direction needed to successfully meet project deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma in Architectural Technology or Degree in Architecture.
Minimum 8 years of Architectural experience including Contract Administration.
Proficiency in Revit, MS Office, Bluebeam.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.
Must possess a valid G Driver’s License and have a personal vehicle available for daily business use within Ontario and occasionally outside the province based on project needs.
Ability to work in a hybrid role, with 3 days in the Studio.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Transparent Salary Bands.
Minimum 3 Week's Vacation Paid.
10 Personal Days Paid.
RRSP Matching.
8 Weeks Work from Abroad Per Year.
100% Benefit Premiums Paid.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional Association Dues Paid.
Hybrid Work.
State-Of-The-Art Studio Gym.
Annual Home Office Allowance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationarchitectural experienceproject financial managementsite reviewsmock-up reviewsdeficiency walkthroughsoccupancy reviewschange managementpayment certificationRFI management

Soft Skills

communicationcritical thinkingproblem-solvingleadershipteam guidancecollaborationdirectionconstructive feedbackeffective coordinationissue resolution

Certifications

Diploma in Architectural TechnologyDegree in Architecturevalid G Driver’s License