Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator - ( 240001Q2 )

**Description**

We’re in the business of limitless potential. From iconic designs to monumental ground breakings, we believe the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — hospitals, airports, and entire university campuses; infrastructure like mass transit and water-treatment facilities; and energy and resource assignments, from mines to wind farms.

Join an award-winning team of program and project management specialists that are passionate to bring transformational project solutions to life.

**Your Opportunity**

Stantec is seeking a Contract Administrator to work within our Program Management group with a background in large infrastructure programs. This position requires excellent communication skills and a willingness to work as part of an integrated and multi-discipline team to successfully deliver major capital projects.

**Your Key Responsibilities**
- Reporting to the Commercial & Risk Lead, coordinate and administer the day-to-day activities associated with contract administration activities relating to complex, high value contracts involving engineering/architectural/environmental consultants and technical services; design and supply of equipment, and construction consistent with our client’s procurement policy and departmental/project procedures and guidelines.
- Assist project managers and project leads with contract administration functions
- Coordinate with purchasing, project controls, project management, and construction management team personnel
- Coordinating contract award and assisting in preparing recommendation for award letters
- Administer contracts including submittals, RFIs, bonds, insurance, etc.
- Maintaining change order logs and contract status reports
- Interpreting contract and ensuring compliance with contract terms and the requirements of the scope of the work
- Processing work plan/work assignment releases
- Support payment process including preparing/processing certificates of payments, contract price breakdowns, progress payments, off-site inventory payments
- Negotiating final settlement of quantities for unit price contracts
- Processing release of holdback payments as per BC Builders’ Lien Act
- Processing requests for quotes, contract amendments, change directives, and change orders
- Evaluating and preparing analysis of contractor's submissions for changes and claims
- Analyzing rationale for contract changes/claims with contractor's as well as coordinating support from other departments
- Assist with contract close-out
- Monitor, analyze and report to the project stakeholders the performance (financial and otherwise) of the contracts

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
- Strong communication and mathematical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Project Management Information Systems
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, negotiating, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coordinate efforts of others to accomplish objectives
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and must be detailed oriented
- Ability to prioritize the various activities to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of public procurement and contract administration concepts and practices

**Education and Experience**
- University degree or College Diploma in a relevant discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent
- Accreditation as a IACCM Certification to Associate level or CSI Certified Construction Contract Administrator or equivalent is considered an asset
- Minimum five (5) years of contract administration experience.
- Experience conducting contract administration on large public sector infrastructure projects
- Experience in the water and wastewater sector is considered 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._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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**Salary Range(s)**:

- Lower Ma