Sr. Contract Administrator

Job summary

Manage and administer a portfolio of operational and construction contracts for a large public transportation network. Ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risks, and coordinate change management processes from post-award through closeout.

Job details

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to support one of Canada's largest public transportation organizations. This role is ideal for a contract management professional with strong post-award commercial management experience in transit, transportation, infrastructure, or other complex operational environments. Location: North York, ON (Hybrid, 2-3 days in-office) Duration: 1 year contract initially with possible extensions afterwards About the Role As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and administering a portfolio of operational and construction contracts that support a large-scale public transportation network. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, legal teams, and project delivery groups to ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risks, and drive commercial excellence. Key Responsibilities Administer and manage a portfolio of operations and construction contracts from post-award through contract closeout. Review and assess vendor submissions including change requests, amendments, invoices, claims, notices, and contractual correspondence. Interpret contract documents, tender requirements, and commercial terms to ensure consistent application of contractual obligations. Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance while identifying and resolving contractual issues and risks. Support claims avoidance, mitigation, and dispute resolution activities. Coordinate contract amendments, variations, and change management processes. Maintain accurate contract records and documentation within contract management systems. Analyze contract data and prepare reports, dashboards, and recommendations for management decision-making. Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, operations, and project teams on complex contractual matters. Support negotiations and enforcement of contractual obligations, including performance remedies and liquidated damages where applicable. Escalate significant commercial or contractual issues to senior management as required. Qualifications Minimum 10 years of experience in Contract Administration, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Post-award contract management experience within transit, transportation, infrastructure, public sector, utilities, or similarly complex operational environments. Strong understanding of contract law, tendering practices, commercial management principles, and procurement processes. Experience administering service, maintenance, operational, or asset management contracts. Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience reviewing contract changes, amendments, claims, invoices, and vendor performance matters. Proficiency with contract management systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Postsecondary diploma or degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or a related field. Preferred Experience Experience working with large public agencies, transit authorities, municipalities, or transportation organizations. Knowledge of claims management, quality assurance/quality control principles, and commercial risk management. Experience supporting operational contracts involving maintenance, fleet, rail, bus, facilities, or transportation services. This post is for a recruitment campaign.

What you’ll do

Manage and administer a portfolio of operational and construction contracts for a large public transportation network. Ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risks, and coordinate change management processes from post-award through closeout.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in contract administration or commercial management, specifically within complex environments like transit or infrastructure. A postsecondary diploma or degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Contract Administration
• Commercial Management
• Post-award Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Claims Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Change Management
• Vendor Performance Monitoring
• Contract Law
• Procurement Processes
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Analytical Skills
• Reporting
• Contract Compliance
• Tendering Practices

Job areas

• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Management & Leadership
• Legal
• Administrative