Stantec

Landscape Architecture - Contract Administrator

Stantec • $69K — $101K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program.
  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, focusing on construction administration.
  • OALA Full Member or actively pursuing full membership with expected registration within three years.
  • Strong knowledge of contract administration procedures and construction processes.
  • Experience with municipal, institutional, park, transportation, healthcare, public realm, or infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication and project organizational skills.
  • Class G driver's license and vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out construction administration services for complex landscape architecture projects.
  • Review shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs, change orders, and deficiency reports.
  • Conduct site reviews to ensure construction quality and compliance with contract documents.
  • Coordinate project closeout activities and warranty reviews.
  • Liaise between clients, contractors, and internal teams to facilitate project communication.
  • Identify issues proactively and implement effective solutions to maintain project progress.
  • Support project production activities including construction detailing and specification coordination.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and health care spending account.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
About the Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Landscape Architect that will focus on Construction Administration to join our Landscape Architecture practice in Toronto. This individual will provide a key role in the delivery of complex, multi-year landscape architecture and public realm projects from detailed design through to construction completion.

Working closely with project managers, design leads, contractor teams, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will carry out construction administration services, coordinate project delivery, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, schedule, and budget performance.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Toronto office, with a minimum of three days per week in-office attendance. 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 based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities Construction Administration
  • Carry out construction administration services for complex landscape architecture and public realm projects.
  • Review shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs, change orders, site instructions, payment certifications, and deficiency reports.
  • Conduct site reviews to monitor construction quality and compliance with contract documents.
  • Coordinate project closeout activities, record documentation, and warranty reviews.
  • Assure compliance with all health and safety protocols to Stantec's requirements.

Project Communication & Coordination
  • Working closely with the Project Manager, liaison between clients, contractors, subconsultants, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams as required.
  • Identify issues proactively and coordinate to implement effective solutions to maintain project progress.
  • Support Project Managers in overall project planning and execution.

Technical Production
  • Support project production activities including construction detailing, specification coordination, and cost estimate development.
  • Preparation and coordination of construction documents and technical deliverables.
  • Ensure consistency with municipal standards, accessibility requirements, and industry best practices.

Qualifications Required
  • Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program.
  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with demonstrated experience in construction administration and project delivery.
  • OALA Full Member or actively pursuing full membership and expected to obtain registration within the next three years.
  • Strong knowledge of contract administration procedures and construction processes.
  • Experience on municipal, institutional, park, transportation, healthcare, public realm, or infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication and project organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules and budgets.
  • Class G divers' license and vehicle.

Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of Land F/X.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Project.
  • Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu.
  • Knowledge of OBC, AODA, CSA accessibility requirements, municipal standards, and contract administration best practices.
  • Proficiency with construction documentation standards, specifications, and quality management procedures.

Preferred
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign and Photoshop.
  • Experience with large-scale public infrastructure, parks, waterfronts, institutional campuses, healthcare facilities, or municipal capital projects.
  • Experience supervising technical staff and coordinating consultant teams.

Please provide
  • Cover letter expressing your interest;
  • Resume (pdf);
  • Portfolio (pdf or link) with project examples;
  • Two related professional references.

Pay Range:
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$69,600.00 - $101,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a 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, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto
Organization: BC-1606 CommDev-CA Ontario East
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 02/10/2026 03:10:18
Req ID: 1008058

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.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
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1954
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