Senior Construction Contract Administrator - Roadways & Highways

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation.

We are managing complex, large-scale commercial projects from conceptual planning through design, construction, and occupancy. Join our construction management team to collaborate on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling.

Your Opportunity
Stantec is looking to add bench strength to its Transportation Field Services group in Ottawa. If you are a Senior Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to join an award‑winning company, apply today and explore our culture of People. Purpose. Possibilities.

Your

Key Responsibilities

Direct, organize, and control work to administer contracts of varying size and complexity.

Work on moderate to complex problems requiring thorough analysis of situations or data.

Ensure work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications, and quality standards.

Coordinate and/or participate in the review of contract package documentation and ability to identify and communicate any potential errors, omissions, inconsistencies or conflicts that are found in a timely manner.

Coordinate your team’s inspection activities to ensure conformance with specifications and contract documents.

Confirm that work on contracts proceeds in accordance with approved designs and contract specifications.

Review and prepare recommendations via memo format for clients in response to RFC's, change orders, claims, change proposals, RFI's or EOT's.

Review and issue responses to RFCs in collaboration with the project manager and client.

Manage progress payment reviews and approvals.

Review claims before presenting them to the project manager and client.

Prepare and issue instruction notices with collaboration from the PM and client.

Mentor and coach junior staff and monitor and advise on staff levels and requirements for your project team.

Champion an engaged safety culture and foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Ability to proactively identify construction issues, schedule impacts, and risks to cost, quality, and safety, and escape or recommend mitigation measures as required.

Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD).

Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM).

Knowledge of construction survey and layout.

Knowledge of construction methods and materials.

Knowledge of Construction Administration and Inspection Specifications (CAIS) as well as the Construction Management System (CMS) is an asset.

Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Ability to prepare instructions, memos and technical reports.

Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access).

Experience working with MS Project or Primavera is considered an asset.

A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Education and Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Contract Administration and Construction Inspection on Municipal, Provincial or Federal heavy civil / transportation construction projects.

Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology / Technician.

Registration as a professional engineer with PEO, or as a technician or technologist with OACETT.

Professional designations such as P. Eng, CET or

C. Tech considered assets.

Already possess or ability to obtain industry specific Road Designations (RCCA, RCSI) through OACETT.

Equivalent work experience and…