Architect; Contract Administration

This is a unique opportunity for a licensed architect, with at least 5 years of experience after licensure, experienced with undertaking ICI projects, to work within the University’s Department of Design & Engineering, UPDC, an in-house department providing full architectural consulting services to the University completing a diverse range of renovation project types within a similarly diverse range of campus buildings.

The department’s goal is to create innovative solutions to the challenges of incorporating new and changing needs within existing infrastructure, ultimately contributing to the University’s mission of enriching the built environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position enhances the team’s ability to realize this goal.

• Leading the Contract Administration phase of projects for projects developed and issued by the Project Architects, consulting with the Project Architects appropriately, and as required by the OAA for general review oversight.
• Performing site review, preparing and processing required documentation and maintaining meticulous records.
• Understanding the project requirements including design, construction methods, materials, physical and financial limitations, and system performance parameters, ensuring that optimum designs are realized.
• Applying the requirements of applicable Statutes, Regulations, Codes, Standards, including applying them to changes required during construction. Liaising with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) at required milestones and as required by changes to the project.
• Interpreting the Contract Document and administering the contract, monitoring progress and reporting on conformance with the requirements documents.
• Maintaining effective and timely communication with the Project Architect, all team members, Project Managers, Clients and user groups.
• Preparing and processing Contract Administration documentation such as Submittal Reviews, Site Visit/Review Reports, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, Site Instructions, Certificates of Payment, Deficiency Reports, and required close‑out documentation.
• For projects for which this position is assigned the role of Project Architect, planning and developing exceptional projects by leading the project team from pre‑design to project completion.
• Determining project requirements including design, construction methods, materials, physical and financial limitations, and system performance parameters to ensure optimum designs are achieved.
• Leading the production of construction documents, coordinating the work with all subconsultants, ensuring accuracy and completeness and adhering to the project scope and requirements.

EDUCATION:

• Licensed Architect registered with Ontario Association of Architects (Member with Seal).

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience after licensure. Experience must include comprehensive construction review and contract administration experience with a focus on renovations and institutional work and including various construction systems and complex programs such as wet labs, food services, and healthcare.
• Experience must also include comprehensive design, working drawing production experience.
• Experience must have been gained working on projects located in a cold climate.
• Expertise in administration of CCDC2 contracts required and expertise with Construction Management (CM) contracts is an asset.

SKILLS:

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to act with diplomacy, discretion and sound judgement at all times.

OTHER:

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and MS Office applications are essential;
• Ability to use Sketch Up, Photoshop and InDesign is an asset.

Closing Date:
January 5, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons…