Construction Contract Administrator

Requisition ID:
177211

Job Level:
Mid Level

Home District/Group:
Western Canada District

Department:
Project Engineering

Market:
Marine

Employment Type:
Full Time

Position Overview
Kiewit's
Contract Administration Engineers
are responsible for supporting the administration of construction contracts from project award through closeout. You will work closely with project management, estimating, legal, and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance, track deliverables, and mitigate risks. This position requires someone comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, who is committed to delivering high-quality work on complex infrastructure projects.

District Overview
Kiewit's Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia.  We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast of Canada.

Location
This is a site-based position working on rotation in Squamish, BC.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and administer construction contracts to ensure compliance with terms, conditions, and company policies.
• Maintain organized contract records, correspondence, amendments, and change orders.
• Assist in negotiating contract modifications, claims, and dispute resolutions in coordination with project leadership and legal counsel.
• Track key contractual milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Provide guidance to project teams on contract requirements, risks, and obligations.
• Support the preparation and review of subcontract agreements and purchase orders to align with prime contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the estimating and engineering teams during pre-bid and pre-award phases to identify contractual risks and requirements.
• Assist with contract closeout, including final documentation, releases, and compliance certifications.
• Prepare and maintain contract-related reports for project management and corporate leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in construction with 3+ years of experience in contract administration, preferably in heavy civil, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
• Knowledge of contract law, construction practices, and risk management principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or contract management software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000

• Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location. Site-based positions may be eligible for additional allowances.
• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
• We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.