Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Subcontract Administrator to join our team in Quebec/Saguenay. This role will be part of a high-performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best-for-project vision. 

Your role:

Lead subcontract management and implement systems, processes, and tools to manage all Prime Contract and Subcontract obligations.

Develop, draft, and maintain Management Plans, Procedures, and Processes, including standardized templates and approval workflows (DoA).

Establish and manage key project registers (Change Orders, EOTs, Subcontract status, payments, and other contractual requirements).

Negotiate subcontract terms and departures, securing required approvals for material changes and overseeing complex/critical subcontract packages.

Manage upstream Adjustment Events, including entitlement assessments, contractual correspondence, and preparation of schedule/cost impact substantiation.

Assess subcontractor progress claims and invoices, ensuring compliance with the Construction Act and alignment with contractual requirements.

Support financial governance, including accruals and collaboration with Project Controls for accurate monthly forecasting.

Lead dispute avoidance and resolution, including managing subcontractor disputes and coordinating external processes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation) when required.

About you

Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in Senior Contract/Subcontract Administration or Contracts Management.

Proven experience in large, complex, civil construction projects is essential and experience with electrical, mechanical and trackwork is of benefit.

Strong MS and Excel skills and experience in JD Edwards, Aconex and ProCore is an advantage.

Ability to analyze high volumes of information and make judicious and timely commercial decisions.

Proficiency in reading and interpreting contract requirements in various contract formats and a strong understanding of the Construction Act and Ontario Law.

Proficiency in drafting concise, accurate, professional correspondence.

Knowledge of quality control processes is required along with strong commercial acumen.

Strong written and verbal communication skills on English.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.