At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming setting where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
Primary Responsibilities Possess a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
Attend coordination meetings and regular construction progress meetings with the Owner and the Contractor.
Work with the HDR Project Manager to evaluate project schedules and prepare status reports.
Coordinate submittals (shop drawings, samples)



reviews and mock-up reviews
Work with the design team to resolve Requests for Information (RFIs), and issue Supplemental Instructions and manage construction Contract Changes
Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor’s daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used
Photograph construction progress and catalog photos for future reference.
Review construction materials for Contract compliance
Review Contractor pay requests, including stored materials; track progress for certification of payment
Conduct observations of the installation and witness acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems
Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
Assist with project audit/closeout
Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager
Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants
Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) certification
Ability to interpret construction schedules
Ability to problem-solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer
Thorough knowledge of materials, means, methods and equipment used on multi-disciplinary construction projects.
Experience with construction scheduling, cost controls, and quality (quality control/quality assurance).
Experience with preparing Daily Reports, Nonconformance Notifications, and other reports or documentation.
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, construction document management platforms, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software packages used on design and construction projects.




First Aid / CPR/AED certification.
Local candidates are preferred.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects
Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction
Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents
Must be able to work in a team environment
Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location: Canada-Alberta-Calgary Industry: Building Engineering Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Program Management Job Posting: Aug 12, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Aff… We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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📌 Construction Contract Administrator - Field Operations (Alberta)
🏢 HDR
📍 Alberta