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Senior Contract Administrator

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$125,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Contract Administrator will observe construction projects to ensure compliance with contracts, building codes, and safety standards. They will also manage project documentation, conduct site visits, and facilitate communication between contractors, owners, and design teams.

Job details

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us. We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results. Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums. Learn more about our Public Portfolio. As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will observe the construction of projects within our Public Studio to ensure that Contractors and Owners are fulfilling their respective roles and obligations as outlined in the construction contract. In addition, they will assist in realizing the project by providing Contractors with document clarifications, technical interpretations/recommendations, and review of financial progress. Contract Administrators also assist design and technical staff with constructability reviews and feedback. You Will Make an Impact by Performing site visits to determine compliance with construction contract and relevant building and safety codes; prepare reports to document progress, identify any deviation from the construction contract and liaise with owner and contractor to resolve issues in a timely manner Tracking and reviewing shop drawings, schedules, samples, progress payments, alternate requests, and project change documents to ensure all project documentation is accurate and complete Coordinating with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns Preparing project change documentation, including sketches and drawings Attending and conducting progress meetings before, during, and after the duration of the project to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholders Ensuring that all project close out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project You Will Bring to the Team Successfully completed related post-secondary education Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness 10+ years of contract administration experience We are: The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers. The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills. NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have over 10 years of contract administration experience and a relevant post-secondary education. Proficiency in architectural or engineering systems, building codes, and project management is required.