Contract & Change Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: 3+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for navigating complex contractual landscapes? As a Contracts and Change Specialist, you will coordinat e and process change order and claims documentation and for one or more project sites within a di vision . Your expertise in interpreting contract language will ensure our project teams operate smoothly and efficiently within the parameters of contract specifications . Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to safeguard us against unexpected costs.

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What You Will Be Doing

Interpret contract language to understand the risks, rights and responsibilities of the project teams and guide project teams in properly managing in accordance with these clauses to limit Company’s exposure to additional costs.
Coordinates and submits claim reporting for one or more project sites in a Division.
Supports change order and claim preparation for the projects within the Division.
Assists projects in preparing for disputes resolution hearing and other alternative resolution methods meetings.
Supports integration of Company systems to track, monitor and control costs or schedule and claim resolution.
Coordinates with project teams and the Contract and Claims Manager in tracking and monitoring change order and claims preparation and resolution.
Coordinates documentation and monitors deadlines within the project contract regarding acknowledgement, owner notice and filing guidelines regarding claims and change orders.
Assists outside counsel and third party consultants as needed for claim and change resolution .

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
3+ years’ experience in construction engineering, project management or project controls required.
Experience with complex scheduling, cost control processes, claims/change preparation and dispute resolution procedures preferred.
Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes required.
Knowledge of various methodologies for claims pricing and preparation.
Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting principles, including construction accounting, required.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

CAD $80,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

CAD $100,000.00/Yr.

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Responsibilities

Interpret contract terms and guide project teams in managing contractual risks, claims, and change orders while coordinating documentation, reporting, and deadlines across project sites. Support dispute resolution and cost or schedule tracking, working with project teams, the Contract and Claims Manager, outside counsel, and third-party consultants.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and at least three years of experience in construction engineering, project management, or project controls are required. Candidates must know construction contracts, change order processes, claims pricing and preparation, and construction accounting; experience with complex scheduling and dispute resolution is preferred.

Skills

Contract Interpretation
Claims Preparation
Change Order Management
Project Controls
Complex Scheduling
Cost Control
Dispute Resolution
Construction Accounting
Claims Pricing
Contract Documentation
Deadline Management
Risk Management
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Contract Administration

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k)/RRSP
Medical/Extended Health Care
Dental
Vision
Provincial Medical Benefits
Wellness Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Construction
Construction Engineering
Project Management
Project Controls
Construction Contracts
Contract Interpretation
Change Orders
Claims
Claims Reporting
Claims Preparation
Claims Pricing
Dispute Resolution
Complex Scheduling
Cost Control
Schedule Control
Construction Accounting
Contract Documentation
Owner Notice
Contract Deadlines
Risk Management
Outside Counsel
Third-Party Consultants
Project Sites

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