Senior Construction Administrator

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity Our Buildings Engineering Team working out of our Alberta offices is looking for a full-time employee to lead our Engineering Contract Administration Team as well as act as Senior Contract Administrator managing a number of active projects throughout the Alberta area As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will work as part of an integrated design and construction team delivering complex projects in the Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding areas. Your Key Responsibilities As the leader of the Contract Administration Team, you will; Prepare fee proposals, budgets, and assess project staffing needs to support contract administration and field inspections services for construction assignments Maintain/create/update master contract document templates to ensure all works comply with latest Industry specifications and standards Maintain detailed workload schedule and staff assignments Provide senior leadership, mentoring and training of staff including performance evaluations and ongoing goal setting discussions with team and direct reports Oversee tendering processes, on behalf of clients, including initial contract preparation, contractor invitation, bid review, contractor selection and ongoing contractor coordination throughout construction period through final assumption/acceptance Establish and further our reputation in appropriate Construction Industry associations within the Alberta. Ensure our visibility in these associations through attendance at functions and participation on committees Support the Architectural Contract Administration Lead and subsequent Team, in the oversight and steering of key projects. As Senior Contract Administrator you will; Prepare and/or participate in review of construction documents for tendering of projects Act as Stantec’s representative during the construction phase of projects to both contractor and owner Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with contract terms Run construction meetings and providing meeting summary’s Monitoring and verifying contract progress Preparing and processing: Requests for information Change management documents Contract amendments Evaluating contractors' submissions for changes and claims Negotiating acceptable resolutions to contract changes and claims, and processing for client approval Provide senior oversight reviews during construction and coordination of sub consultants. Processing contract close-outs with the client and approval agencies Preparing various reports and other correspondence relating to areas of responsibility Set ups and maintain the contract in coordination with Project Controls and Project Management Provides guidance on financial and contractual matters pertaining to contracts Liaise with Clients, Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and design team to meet overall project objectives and facilitate certification of constructed works and return of securities