Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 177773
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Project Controls
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Contracts Administration Manager, you will lead the contracts administration function for major construction and engineering projects. You will oversee the development, negotiation, and management of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations while supporting project delivery. This role requires strategic oversight, leadership of contract administrators, and collaboration with project managers, legal, procurement, and client representatives to mitigate risks and drive successful outcomes.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position is based on our Union Station Project in Toronto.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the contracts administration team across assigned projects.
- Oversee the drafting, review, and execution of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
- Ensure contract compliance and performance monitoring across all stakeholders.
- Provide strategic guidance on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors.
- Manage contract changes, claims, and amendments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Collaborate with legal, risk, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies.
- Develop and maintain contract management systems and reporting tools.
- Provide training and mentorship to contract administration staff.
- Report regularly to senior leadership on contract status, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in contract administration or management, preferably in construction or engineering.
- Proven leadership experience in managing contract teams and complex contract portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, construction contracts (e.g., CCDC, FIDIC), and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Certification in Contract Management (e.g., NCMA, CCCM, CPCM) is an asset.
- #LI-GH
Other Requirements:
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Regular, reliable attendance
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Work productively and meet deadlines timely
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Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
-
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
-
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
-
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
About Kiewit Corporation
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry's most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it's boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 177773
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern Canada District
Department: Project Controls
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Contracts Administration Manager, you will lead the contracts administration function for major construction and engineering projects. You will oversee the development, negotiation, and management of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations while supporting project delivery. This role requires strategic oversight, leadership of contract administrators, and collaboration with project managers, legal, procurement, and client representatives to mitigate risks and drive successful outcomes.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position is based on our Union Station Project in Toronto.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the contracts administration team across assigned projects.
- Oversee the drafting, review, and execution of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
- Ensure contract compliance and performance monitoring across all stakeholders.
- Provide strategic guidance on contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation.
- Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors.
- Manage contract changes, claims, and amendments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Collaborate with legal, risk, and procurement teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies.
- Develop and maintain contract management systems and reporting tools.
- Provide training and mentorship to contract administration staff.
- Report regularly to senior leadership on contract status, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in contract administration or management, preferably in construction or engineering.
- Proven leadership experience in managing contract teams and complex contract portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, construction contracts (e.g., CCDC, FIDIC), and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Certification in Contract Management (e.g., NCMA, CCCM, CPCM) is an asset.
- #LI-GH
Other Requirements:
-
Regular, reliable attendance
-
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
-
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
-
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
-
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
-
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
About Kiewit Corporation
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry's most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it's boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.