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Contract Administrator

Job in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Stantec
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We have a number of projects in Alberta that require a Construction Contract Administrator to be part of our award-winning team.

As a Construction Contract Administrator, you will work as part of an integrated and multidiscipline team that is delivering complex projects in Alberta. You are responsible for coordinating and administering the contract award and subsequent contract administration activities relating to complex and fast paced projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Interpreting contracts and ensuring compliance with contract terms

  • Monitoring and verifying construction progress on site

  • Liaising with clients, project managers, sub consultants, and Architects to move construction deliverables forward.

  • Preparing and processing change documents.

  • Reviewing shop drawings and other contractor submittals

  • Review, tracking and coordination of responses to contractor RFIs and submittals

  • Coordinating Change directives/ Contemplated change notices / Change orders

  • Assessing and making recommendations for Contract amendments

  • Reviewing contractor Progress payment application and preparing payment certificates

  • Evaluating contractors' submissions for changes and claims

  • Processing contract close-outs documents

  • Chairing construction meetings and preparing meeting summaries

  • Preparing various reports and other correspondence relating to areas of responsibility

  • Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • A strong knowledge of procurement and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices including contract administration relating to changes, claims and delays

  • A basic knowledge of relevant engineering, pertinent legislation, standards, and scheduling practices/methods

  • Sound judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Effective interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills required to effectively handle changing priorities and project deadlines

  • Ability to co-ordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives

  • A good working knowledge of personal computers, mobile devices and applications relevant to the work (Newforma Project Centre, word processing, spreadsheets)

  • Education and Experience

  • Graduate of an Architectural Technology program or minimum 5-7 years of architectural contract administration experience preferred.

  • 5-7 years’ experience managing the delivery of architectural projects preferred.

  • (CCCA) Certified Construction Contract Administrator would be 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.

    Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

    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.

    About Stantec

    Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse…

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