Senior Construction Administrator

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Contract Administrator to lead construction administration activities across a diverse portfolio of architectural projects. This senior leadership role combines construction administration expertise project management oversight staff leadership and client relationship management. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and contractors oversee project delivery from tender through closeout and contribute to business development and strategic growth initiatives within the Edmonton office.

Role accountabilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor the Construction Administration team providing technical guidance oversight and professional development opportunities.
• Support the management and growth of architecture staff within the Edmonton office.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on quality accountability and client service.
• Promote construction administration best practices consistency and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Act as a senior resource for complex project and contract administration matters.

Construction Administration

• Lead projects through the construction documentation phase and oversee delivery from tender award through project closeout.
• Review and manage shop drawings product submittals Requests for Information (RFIs) change orders and contract documentation.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections preparing detailed field reports and recommendations.
• Travel throughout Northern Alberta to support construction activities and maintain project oversight.
• Coordinate effectively with owners consultants contractors and project stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor construction progress identify potential risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contract compliance and maintain high standards of quality safety and project performance.

Project Management & Financial Oversight

• Manage multiple concurrent projects through all phases of planning design construction and closeout.
• Oversee project budgets invoicing forecasting and financial reporting using Oracle or similar project management systems.
• Monitor project performance schedule adherence and resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
• Support project teams in managing scope changes contract negotiations and client expectations.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership clients and stakeholders.

Client Development & Business Growth

• Serve as a key client-facing representative and trusted advisor.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners contractors consultants and industry partners.
• Support business development activities proposals and pursuit strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Design-Build opportunities originating from the Edmonton office.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and contribute to the growth of Arcadis project portfolio.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Architecture Architectural Technology Construction Management Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in construction administration contract administration and project delivery within the architectural engineering or construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts procurement processes contract documentation and construction methodologies.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings submittals RFIs change orders and contract modifications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality schedule and budget objectives.
• Experience with Oracle project management systems or equivalent financial/project controls software.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta building codes construction regulations and industry standards.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel throughout Northern Alberta.
• Experience managing projects with Alberta Infrastructure is an asset.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.