Senior Contract Administrator

The Senior Contract Administrator leads construction administration on multiple projects, ensuring project delivery success through strategic oversight, issue resolution, and team mentorship. This senior role is accountable for high-quality execution, client satisfaction, and mentoring of junior staff while maintaining alignment with Zeidler’s technical and delivery standards.

• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards.
• Lead the preparation, management, and review of construction documentation.
• Coordinate project tendering and technical compliance reviews.
• Conduct site reviews, resolve field issues, and ensure delivery milestones are met.
• Represent Zeidler in meetings with clients, consultants, authorities, and industry events.
• Mentor junior contract admin staff, assisting with process improvements and technical issues.
• Champion Zeidler’s industry reputation through engagement, leadership, and professionalism.
• Oversee multiple projects, guiding internal teams and engaging with contractors.
• Provide input during code and design reviews to ensure delivery excellence.
• Foster a collaborative environment and contribute to a high-performance project culture.
• Ensure all work aligns with the firm’s Project Delivery standards, including proper use of filing systems, adherence to architectural procedures, and compliance with drawing and documentation protocols.

If you're a motivated and inspired individual who thrives in a fast-paced, design-driven environment and is excited to grow within a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

• Strong client relationship skills, leadership, and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to travel across provinces as needed for project oversight.
• This position requires 100% in-office and/or site presence to support in-person collaboration, real-time mentorship, and effective cross-functional alignment across teams and disciplines.
• Proficient in codes, specifications, and CA forms; Revit and AutoCAD considered an asset.
• Degree or diploma in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or equivalent construction experience.
• Knowledge of green building standards and a valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• 10+ years of experience in construction administration or site-based project management.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive studio culture that values creativity, accountability, and design integrity. With studios in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, we offer the opportunity to work on projects across the country and beyond, supported by teams who are passionate about architecture’s potential to make a positive impact.

• Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and professional growth at all levels
• A respectful, supportive, and engaging in-office environment
• PATO Days (additional time off around long weekends and holiday closures)
• Competitive compensation with an annual profit share
• Comprehensive benefits, including extended health and dental, EFAP, wellness spending, and professional membership reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives, training programs, and social events that strengthen our studio culture