Senior Contract Administrator

Calgary, AB
Hybrid
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Contract Administrator will monitor, analyze, and report on commercial matters while providing strategic advice on contract arrangements and financial forecasting. They will also interface with clients and project teams to support the effective delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Job details

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description As a Senior Contract Administrator, you be involved in: Working as part of a team and integrating with other project teams, commercial managers, contract administrators, technical advisors, clients, contractors and sub-contractors Monitoring, analysing, reporting and providing advice on commercial matters. Providing insight and advice on commercial and contract arrangements, financial forecasting, payments, contract management & controls, change management cashflow analysis and claims management. Strong understanding and experience in various construction models as required. Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages. Provide and drive the direction of the strategic, operational and technical diagnosis of the client needs. Support client’s organization and senior management in improving their capacity to develop and deliver major projects and programs efficiently and effectively. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, or a related infrastructure/construction environment. Professionally qualified in one of the following fields: construction, cost management, engineering or project management. Contracts/Commercial Management experience preferably gained within the construction environment (rail, water, power, and utilities preferred). A strong and demonstrable experience in providing procurement and contract administration advice and an ability to manage and report directly into the client and their key stakeholder group at both project and program level. Strong understanding and experience with the Alliance contract model required. Experienced in working within a Client focused consultancy environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels Excellent verbal and written English with excellent report writing skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask. Strong time management skills, quick thinking and resilience to deal with a fast-paced environment. Additional Information What's in it for you... 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-SJ1 #LI-Hybrid We may use automated or AI-based tools to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. This posting reflects an existing vacancy that we are actively hiring for. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Infrastructure

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in contract administration or commercial management within the construction or infrastructure sector. A professional qualification in engineering, project management, or a related field is required, along with strong experience in the Alliance contract model.