Our Vaughan office is seeking a Contract Administrator for administering high-profile municipal servicing infrastructure construction contracts. This position will report to the Construction Management Team Lead, and will require a minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection roles. The candidate will be responsible for assisting with preparing tender documents, documenting construction processes, reviewing and approving shop drawings, and preparing payment certificates.

• As a Contract Administrator your role will be to monitor and control progress of the work for projects at a senior level
• Detailed daily report and record keeping
• Identify and resolve construction issues
• Attend and chair site meetings, take meeting notes, and prepare site meeting minute reports
• Monitor Contract quantities and prepare Request for Quotations, Change Directives, and Change Orders as needed
• Prepare monthly Payment Certificates
• Coordination and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies
• Review and facilitate the approval of Shop Drawings and Submittals
• Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality and resolve issues as required
• 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
• Be able to work extended hours as the project requires
• Complete tasks accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision. Other responsibilities as assigned

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Registered with P.E.O. as a P.Eng. or Registered with OACETT as a CET
• MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personnel vehicle
• A minimum of 7+ years of direct experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection role is required.
• Experience in working on Infrastructure Ontario projects is would be an asset
• Experience in managing large scale municipal servicing projects with contaminated soils/water including significant dewatering requirements would be an asset
• Experience in the construction of pumping stations would be considered and asset
• 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 and CPR, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7 training is considered an asset however, training will be provided
• Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology is considered an asset
• Strong MS office experience
• 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 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.