Senior Contracts Administrator
- Markham, ON, L3R 3T7, Canada
Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in contract administration, preferably within municipal infrastructure and/or land development
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Markham, Ontario| Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent | Salary: $85,000 - $115,000
We are looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator who is an organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, takes initiative, and can balance independent work with team collaboration in a fast-paced environment. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
Contract Administration & Documentation
- Prepare contract documents and tender packages for municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
- Supervise a small team of contract administrators for daily activities such as tender packages, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs.
- Interpret contract documents and review received submissions to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Assist with preparing construction cost estimates and reviewing project quantities.
- Complete quantity take-offs and measurements to support project planning and cost tracking.
- Review and prepare contractors’ progress payment certificates to support accurate project billing and payment administration.
- Assist with letters of credit reduction requests on behalf of clients.
- Maintain organized project documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
Project Coordination & Technical Support
- Prepare contract documents and tender packages for municipal infrastructure and land development projects.
- Supervise a small team Coordinate with clients, contractors, municipal staff, and other professional consultants to support project delivery.
- Communicate project updates, outstanding items, and documentation requirements to relevant stakeholders.
- Assist project teams with day-to-day coordination and administrative requirements to keep projects moving forward.
Continuous Learning & Improvement
- Stay current with relevant municipal policies, engineering guidelines, industry standards, and emerging technologies.
- Contribute to improving project coordination, documentation, and administrative processes.
- Work collaboratively with team members to identify practical solutions and support successful project outcomes.
What You Bring:
- A university degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in contract administration, preferably within municipal infrastructure and/or land development
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients and project stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam, Revu, Adobe suite to perform quantity takeoffs, estimating support and markups
- Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly when working with quantities, estimates, and project documentation.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package - commensurate with experience
- 10 Sick/Personal Days
- Holiday Closure – Company closes over the holidays, providing 3.5 bonus vacation days
- Comprehensive benefits package
- $1000 Health Spending Account
- $500 Lifestyle Spending Account
- RRSP Matching
- Mentorship Program - Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Monthly Social Events
- Exposure to a wide range of land development and municipal engineering projects.
- A collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Urbantech welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Urbantech offers a competitive compensation package including bonus, benefits and a generous vacation plan.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Contracts Administrator will prepare contract documents, manage tender packages, and supervise a team in daily administrative activities for municipal and land development projects. They will also coordinate with stakeholders, ensure compliance with contract terms, and support project planning through accurate cost tracking and documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in contract administration. Proficiency in Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
Skills
- Contract Administration
- Tender Packages
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Land Development
- Cost Estimates
- Quantity Take-offs
- Bluebeam
- Revu
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Coordination
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Analytical Skills
- Construction Management
Benefits
- Sick/Personal Days
- Holiday Closure
- Health Spending Account
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- RRSP Matching
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Monthly Social Events
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Contract Administration
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Land Development
- Tender Packages
- Cost Estimates
- Quantity Take-offs
- Bluebeam
- Revu
- Adobe Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Coordination
- Letters of Credit
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Business Administration
- Stakeholder Management
- Progress Payment Certificates
- Project Documentation