Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is part of the Alliance Partner delivering one of downtown Toronto’s most transformative transit infrastructure projects. As Contracts Administrator, you will play a critical role in managing subcontract agreements and ensuring compliance with commercial and contractual obligations.

Reporting to the Contracts Team Lead on the project, you will oversee subcontract administration and management, while driving best practices across the project.

Your role

Subcontract Management:Administer and manage subcontract agreements from execution through close-out.Ensure compliance with subcontract terms, Alliance Management Plans, and legal requirements.Lead negotiations of subcontract terms and conditions, including departures from standard clauses.Monitor subcontractor performance and enforce contractual obligations.Commercial Oversight:Review and approve subcontract commitments, change orders, and progress claims.Maintain accurate registers for subcontract status, payments, and key contractual milestones.Assess subcontractor claims and provide fair, well-documented determinations.Support dispute avoidance and resolution, working toward amicable settlements when issues arise.Collaboration & Reporting:Coordinate with Quality, Safety, and Completions teams to ensure non-commercial requirements are met.Attend subcontractor progress meetings for high-value or high-risk packages.Prepare reports on subcontract performance, risks, and financial exposure for senior management.Assist in compiling accruals and monthly project forecasts.Continuous Improvement:Promote commercial awareness within the subcontract team.Capture lessons learned and contribute to improving subcontract processes and templates.

About you

7+ years of experience in subcontract administration or contract management within large civil construction projects.Knowledgeable about the Construction Act and Ontario law.Proficiency in MS Office; experience with JD Edwards, Aconex, and ProCore is an asset.Strong knowledge of subcontract negotiation and commercial principles.Strong personality with the ability to challenge subcontractors, provide fair claim determinations, and amicably resolve disputes.Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control processes.Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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

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