Job Description
TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Job Summary
As a member of our Contract Administration Group, you will be involved in the day to day operations of the construction process for privately owned development and support new or re-development of subdivision or site plan projects.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- As a Contract Administrator, your role will be to monitor and control progress of the work for private development projects at an intermediate to senior level.
- Prepare Construction Cost Estimates and/or Letter of Credit Cost Estimates as required by the Client or Approval Agencies.
- Prepare tender documents, including closing and analyzing of bids.
- Chair site progress meetings with the Client, Contractors, and other agencies including the preparation and circulation of meeting minutes.
- Monitor contract quantities and prepare Change Directives and Change Orders as needed.
- Prepare monthly Payment Certificates to be issued to the Client for payment.
- Coordinate and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies.
- Review and maintain Shop Drawings and Submittals.
- Assist with Letter of Credit Reductions by compiling all required documentation as required by the Approval Agencies, including coordination with the Contract Administrators and Field Staff.
- Assist with Assumption and Maintenance, at appropriate times, by compiling all required documentation, and coordinate with Field Staff, and Approval Agencies.
- Maintain regular communication with Clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality including resolutions of any issues that may arise.
- Regularly communicate with the site inspectors.
- Follow all construction safety procedures and policies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Implement and monitor inspection procedures in accordance with professional and corporate guidelines.
- Ability to work extended hours as the project requires.
- Mentor junior team members on the various facets of site inspection and contract administration.
- Complete all tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- All other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.
- Registered or eligible for registration with OACETT as a C.E.T, or C. Tech.
- A minimum of 5+ years of solid experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection role is required.
- MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personnel vehicle.
- Strong record keeping abilities.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
- Ability to interpret Contract Documents and Engineering Drawings.
- Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law including the Construction Lien Act.
- First Aid Training, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7, etc. would be beneficial, however TMIG will provide training as required.
- Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology, an asset.
- Strong MS office and AutoCAD Civil 3D skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team of Site Inspectors, Contract Administrators and Engineers in an open and sharing environment.
- Creative and innovative thinker with sound technical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients.
- Ability to effectively multi-task and work in a fast paced, highly charged environment.
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at
hr-careers@us.tylin.com
. TYLin remains committed to complying with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities coupled with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.