Senior 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. 

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Your Opportunity 

Stantec's Infrastructure group provides planning, design and construction administration services for municipal infrastructure (watermain, storm, sanitary), roadway, road rehabilitation, transit/rail, bridge and related projects. We are currently seeking a Municipal Contract Administrator to complement our Field Services team, conducting fieldwork in the greater Toronto and surrounding area that will be out of the Markham office. The Municipal Contract Administrator will play a lead role in the delivery of inspection services with our Municipal clients. Due to expanding business opportunities in the local Toronto and elsewhere within the company, this position offers potential for growth in the areas of technical/professional development and project management.  At times there may be some daily travel to perform administration and inspection-related duties in support of the Design Team and Engineer of Record projects.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking to add bench strength to the Infrastructure group in Markham. 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 medium to large contracts


• Work on moderate to complex problems requiring a thorough analysis of situation or data


• Supervise a workgroup


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


• Check contract documents and review design for obvious errors


• Approve work and progress payments


• Carry out inspection activities to ensure conformance


• Check and inspect contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents


• Conduct site surveys, confirming the scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment and materials


• Arrange site access and conduct a survey


• Compile field data in report form for review of the project designer


• Prepare contract specifications, construction staging, and traffic arrangement schemes


• Assess the scope of work


• Monitor staff levels, coaching junior staff as required


• Manage the construction budget, act as liaison with clients, and issue invoices as appropriate


• Address contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with the superintendent and other construction staff


• Keep track of contractor activities


• Accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds following approved design and contract specifications


• Perform work within established guidelines, procedures, and practices

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated Construction Administration experience as a Contract Administrator or the equivalent of 5 or more similar


• Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) or municipal projects with construction values of least between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000 or greater is an asset


• Either registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation


• Prior MTO T131 and T131A Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an asset


• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Contract Documents including Agreements, General Conditions of Contracts, and Special Provisions


• Knowledge of construction survey and layout


• Knowledge of construction methods and materials


• Knowledge of the requirements of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act


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


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


• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills


• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician


• Minimum 10 years experience in Road and/or Heavy Construction


• 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.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible