Stantec

Construction Contract Administrator - Roadways & Highways

Stantec$86K — $126K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Construction Contract Administrator or in a similar role.
  • Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of municipal infrastructure experience, specifically with MTO projects.
  • Professional Engineer registration with PEO or technician/technologist designation with O.A.C.E.T.T. required.
  • Certification as Road Construction Senior Inspector (RCSI) or Contract Administration (RCCA) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Ontario construction standards and relevant legislation.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage administration of medium to large civil contracts.
  • Analyze moderate to complex problems to inform decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Coordinate inspection activities with your team to maintain specification conformance.
  • Prepare recommendations and responses to client inquiries and requests regarding contract issues.
  • Oversee progress payment evaluations and approvals for contract work.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff within your project team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious, award-winning company.
  • Engagement in technically challenging and impactful projects.
  • Supportive team environment that fosters professional growth.
  • Fieldwork exposure along with office-based tasks.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable firm.
Full Job Description
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 strength to our Infrastructure Field Services team in Ottawa. If you are a Contract Administrator looking to champion an engaged safety culture and foster a positive and collaborative team culture with an award-winning company, apply today.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Direct, organize, and control all aspects of work related to the administration of medium to large civil contracts of varying complexity.
  • Work on moderate to complex problems requiring thorough analysis of situations or data.
  • Ensure work on contracts proceeds according to approved plans, contract specifications, tender documents, procedures and quality standards.
  • Coordinate your team's inspection activities to ensure conformance with specifications and contract documents.
  • Review and prepare recommendations via memo format for clients in response to Requests for Clarification (RFC's), Change Orders, (CO's) Claims, Change Proposals, Requests for Information (RFI's) or Extension of Time Requests (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 project manager and client.
  • Monitor staff levels and requirements for your project team and coordinate regularly with the project manager.
  • Check contract documents and review design packages for errors and/or omissions and review identified issues with the project manager
  • Mentor and coach junior staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills with demonstrated experience managing teams.
  • 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 and Environmental Protection Act.
  • Knowledge of construction survey and layout.
  • Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Experience working with MS Project or Primavera is considered an asset.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Education and Experience
  • Experience as a Construction Contract Administrator or equivalent for 5 or more years.
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in MTO or Municipal infrastructure construction.
  • Registration as a professional engineer with PEO, or as a technician or technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.
  • Equivalent work experience may be considered.
  • Designation as determined by OACETT as a Road Construction Senior Inspector (RCSI) or Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) is an asset.
  • MTO's TLT 131: Advanced Issues Resolution is an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may 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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$86,900.00 - $126,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Kingston
Organization: 1636 Transpt-CA Ontario East & Atlantic-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/08/2026 03:08:23
Req ID: 1007318

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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Size
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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