
Prime Contract Administrator / Manager
- Toronto, ON
- $122,500-168,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Engage early in contract formation to establish post-contract relationships, administration frameworks, and performance requirements.
- Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) on all commercial and contractual matters between the client (CNL) and the supplier/contractor, providing authoritative advice to internal stakeholders on commercial issues, including claims for relief and minor disputes.
- Lead interpretation and application of prime contract terms and conditions, ensuring full compliance.
- Manage contract change control so changes are identified early, evaluated, negotiated, documented, and approved per contractual requirements.
- Monitor and verify with the contract team that technical and commercial conditions are met throughout contract execution.
- Lead preparation of performance reports (cost, schedule, quality, technical compliance) and conduct regular performance meetings as outlined in the contract.
- Advise project leadership on contractual risks, obligations, and mitigation strategies.
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Contract Administration (or a closely related field).
- 10+ years in prime contract administration/management or commercial management on engineering or construction projects, including managing complex procurements with cross-functional stakeholders (legal, quality, and technical).
- Strong knowledge of contract law, terminology, strategies, pricing models, and risk management; proven ability to interpret/administer prime contract T&Cs, manage change control, and support claims/relief matters.
- Demonstrated relationship management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution capabilities with clients, suppliers, and internal teams; bilingual (French and English) considered an asset.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver in fast-paced, multi-project environments.