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Senior Contract Administrator

@ NORR

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Ottawa, Ontario

$90k–$125k/yrContract10+ years experience
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Overview

NORR is hiring a Senior Contract Administrator on a contract basis to observe construction on public sector projects and confirm that contractors and owners meet their obligations under the construction contract. The role involves site visits, reviewing shop drawings and progress payments, running progress meetings and closing out projects. The posting states a base salary range of $90,000 to $125,000 annually and offers flexibility to work remotely or from an office.

Pay:

$90,000–$125,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Perform site visits to check contract and code compliance
  • Track shop drawings, schedules, payments and change documents
  • Coordinate with contractors, consultants and building authorities
  • Prepare project change documentation and drawings
  • Lead progress meetings and resolve stakeholder issues

Requirements summary:

  • Post-secondary education completed
  • 10+ years of contract administration experience
  • Experience in project and client management
  • Knowledge of building systems, permits and building codes
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Professional association registration is an asset

Tools & skills

Regulatory complianceDocumentationSalesProject managementLeadershipInterpersonal skills
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed

Employer posting date
2026-09-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentProject management
Experience10+ years
Travelground: moderate
Work settingConstruction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.



Public sector decision-makers look to NORR’s experienced team to help navigate the full project cycle from planning to design to execution. Our extensive work in public ranges from government campuses and embassies to cultural buildings and museums.

Learn more about our Public Portfolio.

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will observe the construction of projects within our Public Studio to ensure that Contractors and Owners are fulfilling their respective roles and obligations as outlined in the construction contract. In addition, they will assist in realizing the project by providing Contractors with document clarifications, technical interpretations/recommendations, and review of financial progress. Contract Administrators also assist design and technical staff with constructability reviews and feedback.

You Will Make an Impact by

  • Performing site visits to determine compliance with construction contract and relevant building and safety codes; prepare reports to document progress, identify any deviation from the construction contract and liaise with owner and contractor to resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Tracking and reviewing shop drawings, schedules, samples, progress payments, alternate requests, and project change documents to ensure all project documentation is accurate and complete
  • Coordinating with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concerns
  • Preparing project change documentation, including sketches and drawings
  • Attending and conducting progress meetings before, during, and after the duration of the project to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholders
  • Ensuring that all project close out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project

You Will Bring to the Team

  • Successfully completed related post-secondary education
  • Architectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building code
  • Registered with a relevant professional association is an asset
  • Experience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is required
  • Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness
  • 10+ years of contract administration experience

We are:

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.

At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.



NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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