Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Contract Administrator Join to apply for the Senior Contract Administrator role at Stantec Opportunity We are looking for an experienced individual to fulfill the role of Contract Administrator with a focus on Healthcare projects for our Winnipeg Practice. The role involves working as part of an integrated and multidisciplinary team designing and delivering a wide range of complex healthcare projects across Manitoba and beyond. You will work closely with the project Principal and collaborate with the Project Architect, Interior Designer, and Engineering leads to lead the administration of construction contracts, conduct constructability reviews, contract document reviews, and assist with design detail development. Key Responsibilities Reading and assisting with implementing Construction Contracts on behalf of our clients Interpreting contracts and ensuring compliance with contract terms Ensuring GC, CM, or DM provides a construction schedule and schedule of values at the start of construction and reviewing the schedule at each construction meeting to monitor and verify construction progress Reviewing GC, CM, or DM’s performance in maintaining the standards or quality of construction in compliance with the contract terms Providing guidance to the contractor by interpreting the contract documents, answering questions verbally and, when required, coordinating and leading the design team’s response, issuing necessary documentation, including supplemental instructions, proposed change notices, change directives, or change orders in order to allow the progress of work on site Leading the review of the contractor’s Payment Applications and issuance of Progress Payment Certifications, determining the percentage of the work completed Processing, coordinating, and leading the design team’s assessment of off‑site inventory claims Processing, coordinating, and leading the design team’s review of Shop Drawings Processing, coordinating, and leading the design team’s review of samples, mockups, and other submission Evaluating, coordinating, and leading the design team’s responses to GC, CM, or DM trades substitutions Conducting Site Reviews in compliance with provincial/territorial safety regulations and Stantec’s Safety Program, as well as any reasonable additional requirements of the contractor, e.g., personal protective equipment (PPE) and documenting construction progress and quality Promoting good communications with the contractor and building officials Negotiating acceptable GC, CM, or DM trades solutions to contract changes and claims Reviewing, coordinating, and obtaining Sealing Professionals’ Letters of Substantial Performance, Interim Occupancy, and Final Occupancy Processing contract close‑outs including coordinating and leading the design team’s review of O & M manuals, as‑built drawings, deficiency walkthroughs, deficiency lists, and 1‑year warranty follow up Keeping clients well informed of the progress of the work, including issuing Site Observation Reports to the client and all appropriate parties Assisting with coordinating building systems Assisting with ensuring GC, CM, or DM implements the sustainable design requirements identified in the contract Working with the GC, CM, or DM, Design Team, and Client to realize the design intent/vision Capabilities and Credentials 15+ years managing and delivering construction contracts in Manitoba on project types of similar scale and complexity to the work our practice delivers Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills Humble, driven to achieve Design Excellence Delivered Brilliantly, and collaborative with a High EQ Ability to engage and work within a creative and integrated design practice Interest in holistic design, systems thinking, construction, materials, sustainability, and technical design detailing Demonstrated experience administering complex construction contracts Ability to participate in project team settings Excellent knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry‑associated standards Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision‑making skills required to effectively handle changing priorities and project deadlines Demonstrated understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications Demonstrated ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Typical office environment: working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may require travel and 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. Position Details Primary Location: Canada | MB | Winnipeg Organization: 1445 Buildings-CA Manitoba-Winnipeg MB Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 21/10/2025 01:10:13 Req ID: 1002622 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. 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