Contract Administrator

Consor Engineers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Consor Engineers is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee contract execution on MTO projects in Ontario. This role involves working closely with project managers and contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines, alongside financial reporting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and extensive project management experience.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid professional training

Flexible work schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Construction Contract Administrator or Senior Road Construction Inspector.
• Knowledge of MTO's standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract execution and compliance for MTO projects.
• Administer progress payments and maintain documentation.
• Prepare financial reports related to contract costs.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MTO's Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manual

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Contract Administrator supporting MTO projects, you'll play a vital role in overseeing contract execution and compliance on infrastructure and transportation construction initiatives across the province. Your day will involve working closely with project managers, site inspectors, contractors, and MTO representatives to ensure adherence to contract specifications, timelines, and budgets. You’ll be responsible for administering progress payments, tracking change orders, reviewing contractor submissions, and maintaining detailed documentation. This position requires a thorough understanding of MTO standards and specifications, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to resolve issues in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze project billings and prepare payment status reports.
• Research correspondence and prepares written summaries of such research, which in some instances, include recommendations for project management action.
• Prepare billing instructions and other contract administration instructions for project.
• Prepare reports, usually of a financial nature, relating to contract costs, incremental contract funding, number/dollar value of contracts received in given period, and project status reports.
• Administer the process by which project charge numbers are opened or closed for authorized labor and/or other direct costs.
• Administer the RFQ requirements for assigned contracts.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Demonstrated Project Management experience as a Construction Contract Administrator and/or Senior Road Construction Inspector
• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management or Civil Engineering, and/or combination of related experience.
• Knowledge of the requirements of MTO's Construction Administration and Inspection Task Manual (CAITM).
• Knowledge of applicable design standards, OPS specifications, standard drawings, and quality control / quality assurance material testing methods
• T-131 certified

What Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package!

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Fit – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often squiggly. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You’ll Love Consor:

At Consor, you’ll work with a network of water and transportation professionals who specialize in planning, engineering design, structural assessment, and construction services. Across geographies, you’ll have access to the resources and nationwide expertise found in a large consulting firm, while experiencing a community feel at the local level. You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

How We Support Diversity:

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Throughout our teams and across leadership, Consor pursues an environment in which each employee and prospective employee is treated respectfully, valuing the uniqueness of individuals and differing perspectives and experiences. At the heart of this is ensuring employment practices at Consor provide and promote equal employment and development opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. As such, Consor is an equal opportunity employer and pursues a program of affirmative action across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at 888-451-6822 ext. 55214.

Notice: The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

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