Contract Administrator

Architecture49 Inc.; Kingston; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture49 Inc. seeks a dedicated Contract Administrator for its Seaway Corridor projects, with remote or hybrid options available. Candidates familiar with construction phases and technical knowledge of building envelopes are preferred. The role encompasses site coordination, contract management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, fostering equal opportunities in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Share purchase program

RRSP matching

Flexible schedules

Competitive salaries

Telemedicine

Professional dues reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in construction phase.
• Strong technical knowledge of Ontario construction practices.
• Effective communication skills; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and travel for site visits.
• Assist with project progress and site reports.
• Support shop drawings and respond to Contractor RFIs.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical knowledge of building envelopes

Construction contract administration

Knowledge of BIM

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of REVIT

Knowledge of Microsoft 365

Knowledge of Bluebeam

Knowledge of Adobe Reader

French language skills

Education

Construction contract administration training

Job description

Job Description

Contract Administrator (Remote/hybrid)

Ontario Seaway Corridor Region

Architecture49 (A49) is seeking a Contract Administrator resident in the Seaway Corridor to join our team on a remote or hybrid basis. Locations include Kingston, Cornwall, Brockville, and Prescott.

Architecture49 is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated across Canada, serve distinct regions with local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and careers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, share purchase program, RRSP matching, flexible schedules, hybrid work environment, competitive salaries, leave days, telemedicine, and professional dues reimbursement.

A49 is committed to leveraging technology in our design processes. Experience with digital design tools is preferred, but a passion for technology in design is essential. We invest in your development through evaluation, training, and mentorship to empower your contribution to our projects and your growth.

Seaway Corridor

Our Seaway Corridor Region is an office with deep ties across eastern Ontario, including communities along the St. Lawrence River. The region features a mix of small towns and growing cities, with expertise in educational projects and expanding into community impact, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our designs blend rural and urban landscapes, focusing on projects that support community prosperity.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate and travel for site visits, attend meetings, oversee site activities, and ensure quality control.
2. Assist with project progress and site reports.
3. Support shop drawings, respond to Contractor RFIs, and issue contract changes.
4. Participate in quality control and constructability reviews of drawings and specifications.
5. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in construction phase of projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building envelopes, codes, and Ontario construction practices.
• Construction contract administration training or equivalent is an asset.
• Effective communication skills; French language skills are an asset.
• Knowledge of BIM, REVIT, AutoCAD, Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, and Adobe Reader is preferred.

About Us

Why Choose Us?

Architecture49 offers promising careers with offices across Canada, fostering a collaborative environment focused on impactful projects. We value our employees' motivation and achievements, and promote a culture of creativity, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Strategic Partnership

We maintain a strategic partnership with WSP, providing opportunities for international projects and access to shared services like benefits and training.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to creating inclusive workplaces that embrace diversity. Our employee resource groups support this commitment. We encourage applications from marginalized groups, including Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, visible minorities, and women. Accommodations are available upon request.

Reconciliation

We are dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation, engaging in ongoing learning and collaboration to support decolonization and reconciliation efforts.

Please Note

Health and safety are core values. Compliance with our HSE policies is required. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to perform physical tasks and work in various environmental conditions safely.