Contract Administrator Lead

Contract Administrator Lead

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Contracts Administrator Lead will be responsible for the administration, negotiation, and management of contracts on a major transit project. This role requires a highly skilled contracts professional with a strong background in construction, excellent communication skills, and extensive experience managing complex contractual arrangements to ensure successful project delivery and compliance.
This position is located in downtown TorontoWhat You Will Be Working On

• Lead contract negotiation, administration, and management for large civil infrastructure projects, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Draft, review, and finalize contracts, including construction, procurement, and subcontractor agreements, to mitigate risk and protect company interests.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all contract-related communications with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Develop and implement contract management processes, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Analyze and assess contractual risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation to project leadership.
• Manage contract changes, claims, and dispute resolution in collaboration with project stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure accurate tracking of contract deliverables, timelines, payments, and key milestones, providing updates to senior management as required.
• Oversee contract close-out processes, ensuring all contractual requirements are fulfilled and documentation is complete for final project handover.
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on contractual obligations, procedures, and best practices.
• Support the development and improvement of contract templates, terms, and conditions to ensure consistency across projects and mitigate future risks.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in contract management, ideally within large-scale civil infrastructure or construction projects.
• Professional certifications such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or CCCM (Certified Commercial Contracts Manager) preferred.
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools
• Extensive experience negotiating and managing contracts, including claims, change orders, and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, commercial terms, and industry regulations specific to civil infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.