Construction Project Administrator

• Pay Rate: $55.83/hour, depending on experience
• Contract Length: 13 months and 22 days
• Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
  
  

Raise is currently hiring a Construction Project Administrator on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client is a Canadian global leader in exploration, mine engineering, and environmental protection.

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

The Construction Project Administrator in this role will provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to our construction management team (CMT). In this role, you will play a critical part in keeping construction projects running efficiently by managing contractor mobilizations, streamlining document control processes, and facilitating clear communication across dynamic, fast-paced project environments.

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Team Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the construction management team, ensuring daily operational workflows run smoothly.
• Contractor Mobilization & Logistics: Coordinate contractor pre-mobilization deliverables, travel logistics (flights), training tracking, and ongoing site support.
• Construction Document Tracking: Manage the seamless exchange of Requests for Information (RFIs), Site Instructions (SIs), and technical documentation between contractors and the CMT.
• Document Control Administration: Administer document control workflows efficiently to ensure accurate version control, accessibility, and archiving of critical project files.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4 to 9 years of progressive experience in an administrative support capacity, ideally within construction, engineering, or project management environments
• A self-starter with a proven ability to learn, adapt, and independently master new concepts, software, and digital project management tools quickly.
• Direct practical experience coordinating contractor onboarding, pre-mobilization compliance, logistics (travel/training), and stakeholder tracking.
• Demonstrated capability in administering structured document control processes, managing high volumes of technical documentation (such as RFIs and Site Instructions), and maintaining meticulous digital registers.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills to effectively interface and coordinate requirements between external contractors, internal teams, and management.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with the ability to ruthlessly prioritize tasks and manage workflows in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Education and Certifications
• Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Office Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline, or A technical diploma or coursework in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or Architectural Technology is considered a strong asset.
• An equivalent combination of relevant intermediate-level administrative experience and specialized training/certifications will also be considered.
  
  

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