Construction Contract Administration - Conveyance

Stantec; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 103,300 - 153,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP / retirement savings plan

Job summary

Stantec in Canada is seeking a Construction/Program Management professional to oversee water and municipal infrastructure projects, including watermains, sewers and tunnelling. You will supervise site inspectors, ensure safety, and coordinate with project teams to meet plans, schedules and budgets.

The role requires technical construction knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to travel for out-of-town projects. A technical degree and 10 years of field experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in the construction industry or equivalent with supervisory responsibility.
• P. Eng or CET is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with watermains, sewers and/or tunnelling, open cut and CPP construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the site inspector(s) for assigned projects and administer construction contracts.
• Model and lead Health and Safety practices on site.
• Monitor conformance with plans, specs, codes and regulations during construction.
• Track cost, schedule, and quality; manage payments and certifications to the owner.
• Communicate with Project Manager, Client and design team to resolve site issues.
• Provide updates on project progress or delays to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Technical degree/diploma/certificate in construction

P. Eng or CET preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks in a consulting and construction role that will require application of technical skills, project delivery, and leadership for construction projects. These projects consist of water pipelines, sitework for municipal water and sewer facilities, sewer lines (involving a range of construction techniques including tunnelling, rehabilitation, and open cut), infrastructure systems including treatment plants, pump stations, and related infrastructure.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Daily oversight and supervision of the site inspector(s) for assigned projects and administration of the construction contract.
• Be a role model and leader with respect to Health and Safety.
• Observing and reviewing projects during construction, monitoring conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
• Monitoring the progress of construction activities, ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
• Reviews requests for payment draws from Contractors and prepares payment certifications to the project owner in a timely manner.
• Communicates with and makes recommendations to the Project Manager, Client and design team to resolve site issues.
• Provides a public relations role to the public on construction projects, where applicable.
• Provides the Project Manager and/or Client with updates on project progress or delays.
• Reviews change orders and field orders for reasonableness of pricing and constructability.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC)
• Prepares documents and maintains file management of project-related information including correspondence, reports, and pictures.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge of local, and provincial building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Is committed and enjoys working in an environment to understand and solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Ability to prepare and interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team and independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.

Education and Experience

• Technical degree/diploma/certificate in the construction industry or equivalent in a contract administration role with supervisory responsibility.
• P. Eng or CET is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with watermains, sewers and/or tunnelling, open cut and CPP (concrete pressure pipe) construction projects.

Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland -- BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$103,300.00 - $153,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Toronto

Other Locations: Canada | ON | Mississauga

Organization: BC-1122 Water-CA PMCM

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time