Senior Contract Administrator, Rail/Transit

Are you someone who thrives on collaboration, brings bold ideas to the table, and takes pride in delivering complex projects? We're looking for a driven professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your expertise and perspective genuinely matter.

Our client is a well-established engineering and infrastructure consulting firm with a strong track record of delivering large-scale projects. They offer a culture that values innovation, professional growth, and shared success. If you're ready to take ownership of your career and contribute to projects that shape communities, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Senior Construction Contract Administrator, you will play a leadership role in overseeing construction delivery, ensuring quality, managing contractor relationships, and serving as a key point of contact throughout the construction phase of major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide general contract administration during construction, including approval of material and procedural alternatives and review/approval of shop drawings
• Maintain and update tracking tools for change directives, change orders, payment certificates, and overall construction cost and progress
• Review and comment on contractor-submitted schedules
• Conduct random field checks of major contract items to verify quantities on payment certificates and resolve discrepancies through monthly audits
• Review, negotiate, and provide recommendations on contractor claims for extra work
• Prepare and process monthly progress estimates
• Oversee construction activities to confirm quality standards are being met
• Review and comment on contractor traffic control plans in accordance with applicable standards
• Chair and minute regular construction progress meetings
• Respond to contractor information requests in a timely manner
• Administer quality assurance protocols, including coordination with sub-consultants for materials testing
• Maintain regular client communication regarding project status and construction issues
• Coordinate and provide direction to on-site representatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction and contract administration for large-scale transportation, transit, commercial, and/or municipal infrastructure projects
• University degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing — Ontario licensure required
• Demonstrated on-site construction administration experience across project types such as transit facilities, parking structures, track and signal systems, and building rehabilitation
• Proven experience supervising Site Representatives and coordinating field activities
• Strong background in schedule analysis, progress measurement, critical path monitoring, and change impact assessment
• Experience within a rail right-of-way or with Class 1 railways considered an asset
• Certification as a Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) through Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Valid Class G driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle