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Contract Administrator Construction Administration Department

Application Deadline : OPEN

Position Status : Full-Time Permanent

Position Type : Existing Vacancy

Estimated Start Date : March 2026

Compensation : $80000 - $105000

Hours of Work : Based on 40 hours per week

Work Location : Peterborough Ontario

Hiring Contact

For questions about this position or the recruitment process please contact :

Dakotah Herron Human Resources Business Partner

Email :

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is in search of a Contract Administrator to join our Construction Administration and Inspection Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for project management duties while engaging in multidisciplinary construction inspection projects from tendering to completion. This will include tender preparation sub-consultant request for quotations construction management post-construction evaluation and project closeout. You will provide technical support to staff and other departments along with management support for the design and inspection team working alongside the Construction Administration Team and Department Manager.

Sound communication self-motivation an eagerness to learn our business and construction contract administration skills coupled with a desire for career advancement are essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare proposals and fee estimates and communicate with Clients.
• Complete constructability reviews and coordinate with the design team.
• Liaise with internal and external contacts including attending and participating in project-related meetings recording meeting notes providing progress reports on deliverables and other duties.
• Oversee all Construction Administration components such as risk cost scope schedule and change management providing support and expertise to team.
• Oversee the work of the project inspector in the preparation of SVRs schedules updates payment certificates Contract Change Orders / Contractor Change Notices invoices tender docs summaries and reports.
• Identify resources required and assign individual responsibilities to team members.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Review deliverables prepared by the team and / or Contractors before submitting to Client.
• Effectively apply organizational methodology and enforce quality standards.
• Ensure project documents are complete current and stored appropriately.
• Track and report project hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Follow up with clients when necessary regarding past due accounts receivable.
• When required schedule communicate and track third party sub-consultants to D.M. Wills. Review submitted reports and confirm payment authorization is within the budget allowance.
• Manage project budget for project profitability taking into consideration revenue margins bill rates and utilization.
• Review substantial performance applications and project completion applications from contractors to ensure conformance with the Construction Act and provide recommendations to clients.
• Understand and determine the applicability of relevant local provincial and federal government regulations on an individual project basis.
• Ensure that timelines are met for all key deliverables.

Significant Qualifications / Experience :

Work Culture

At Wills we build partnerships with our team members clients and community rooted in respect and fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equity and inclusion that respects peoples dignity ideas and beliefs.

We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.

Why this Job Matters

At Wills we form partnerships with our team members our clients and communities to develop innovative engineering environmental and planning solutions to todays complex problems. On a micro-level the work you do contributes to successful project completion and exceeding clients expectations. On a macro-level the work you do as a Wills team member has a direct impact on the safety and mobility of our friends families and the people of Ontario every day. The daily activities and decisions made by our various teams have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure both locally and provincially something about which you can feel good.

What You Will Gain

As a Contract Administrator you will have a fantastic opportunity to expand your technical and management expertise in Construction Administration Project Management and Construction Inspection. Depending on your interests and motivation this job can provide an excellent opportunity for a broad-based experience and potential for future advancement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In accordance with Ontario legislation applicants are advised that artificial intelligence may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process such as application screening or scheduling.

Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure.

If you are a goal oriented initiative-taking individual who is looking to join a successful team Wills is interested in speaking with you . Please submit your resume and cover letter.

We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest however please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview please advise us if you require accommodation.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

IVR,SOAP,Avaya,Solaris,Cost Accounting Standards,Database Design,Hibernate,ITIL,Weblogic,Express.js,Contracts,ASP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 80000 - 105000