Contract Administrator

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Contract Administrator for our Crown Corporation client in Toronto. This is a 1-year contract role with a hybrid work model (2–3 days onsite). The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of contracts for a major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with policies and supporting commercial management processes.
Key Responsibilities

Administer large, complex contracts for construction, design, and professional services.

Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices in contract management.

Monitor budgets and perform expenditure analysis to optimize performance.

Liaise with project teams, contractors, and management to resolve commercial issues.

Required Skills &
Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Strong knowledge of construction law and contract administration principles.

Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects an asset.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Proficiency in budgeting, cost analysis, and MS Office; ability to learn internal systems quickly.

Assets:

Designations such as Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), MRICS, or CIQS, or PQS.

Familiarity with Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and cost-reimbursable contracts.