Senior Contracts Administrator

Turner & Townsend • Calgary, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, 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 program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Requirements

• At least 7+ years post-graduate experience looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.
• A business-related Degree or equivalent (relevant experience in lieu of degree will be considered)
• 7+ years of contract administration experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, civil, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract delivery models, including Design-Build, Construction Management, EPC, and Lump Sum contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractor claims, change management processes, and dispute resolution.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiating, project management, planning and organizational skills
• Proven abilities (as they relate to contract management) in influencing internal and external parties, managing risk, and optimizing costs through innovation
• Proficiency with MS Office including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage construction contracts in accordance with project requirements, contractual obligations, and governance frameworks.
• Lead contract administration activities, including change orders, contract amendments, variations, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Provide expert guidance to project teams on contractual rights, obligations, entitlements, and commercial risk mitigation strategies.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage contract correspondence, notices, amendments, and commercial documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate contractor claims and change requests, conduct entitlement assessments, and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Partner closely with project management, procurement, legal, engineering, and commercial teams to support project delivery objectives.
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and audit trails in accordance with project controls and governance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout all project phases.
• Support procurement processes, including tender reviews, bid evaluations, contract award recommendations, and post-award administration.
• Participate in contract negotiations and facilitate the resolution of contractual and commercial issues.
• Prepare contract status reports, commercial analyses, and recommendations for project leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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
• Vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree