Contracts Administrator
- Oakville, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- More than 3 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in heavy civil, nuclear, or industrial construction.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Level: Niveau intermédiaire
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Contrôles de projet
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: À temps plein
Aperçu de la position
Contracts 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 risk. This role requires someone comfortable in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and committed to delivering high‑quality work on complex infrastructure projects.
Vue d'ensemble du district
As an industrial contractor, Ganotec provides full‑service solutions to Canada’s industrial sector. Ganotec has the capability to deliver all major disciplines, including civil works, structural steel construction, mechanical equipment installation, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and controls. We execute projects under various commercial models, including construction management, turnkey, target price, time and materials, and traditional contracting. We have always been strong advocates of “partnership” projects, collaborating with owners, equipment suppliers, and engineers from the earliest stages of project development to enable more effective strategies. Ganotec continuously stays at the forefront of the industry, constantly seeking improvement opportunities while maintaining the core strengths that have driven the company’s success.
Lieu
This position is based in Oakville ON.
Responsabilités
- 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 management and the legal department.
- Track key contractual milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Provide guidance to project teams on contractual requirements, risks, and obligations.
- Support the preparation and review of subcontract agreements and purchase orders to ensure alignment with the prime contract.
- Coordinate with 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
- More than 3 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in heavy civil, nuclear, or industrial construction.
- Knowledge of contract law, construction practices, and risk management principles.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management or contract management software is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- 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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Administer construction contracts from award through closeout, ensuring compliance, maintaining records, tracking milestones, and advising project teams on contractual obligations and risks. Support negotiations, subcontract and purchase order reviews, pre-award risk identification, dispute resolution, and preparation of contract reports and closeout documentation.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field is required, along with more than three years of contract administration experience, preferably in heavy civil, nuclear, or industrial construction. Candidates should understand contract law, construction practices, and risk management, and have strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
Skills
- Contract Administration
- Contract Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Claims Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Risk Management
- Contract Documentation
- Change Order Management
- Milestone and Deliverable Tracking
- Subcontract Administration
- Purchase Order Review
- Contract Closeout
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Organization and Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan With Matching
- Paid Time Off
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Legal
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
- Administrative
Keywords
- Construction Contracts
- Contract Administration
- Contract Compliance
- Contract Law
- Contract Amendments
- Change Orders
- Claims
- Dispute Resolution
- Risk Management
- Subcontract Agreements
- Purchase Orders
- Contract Closeout
- Construction Management
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Industrial Construction
- Nuclear Construction
- Project Management
- Estimating
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Legal Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management Software
- Contract Management Software
- Compliance Certifications