Contract Administrator

GHD; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is looking for a Contract Administrator to manage municipal linear infrastructure projects in Ontario. The successful candidate will oversee contract administration, quality deliverables, and supervise multiple site inspectors, ensuring effective project communication and management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-graduate experience including 2 years in contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects.
• Experience in construction claims and liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration for civil municipal infrastructure projects.
• Supervise site inspectors and oversee active construction projects.
• Conduct constructability reviews and ensure quality objectives are met.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

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Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow

Who are we looking for?

Due to continued rapid growth and expansion of the water group in Ontario, we are seeking a Contract Administrator – Linear Infrastructure to be based in the Greater Toronto Area offices with diversified experience in the management of services during construction for municipal linear infrastructure projects (sewers and water systems), including contract administration, site inspection, and the oversight of multiple staff.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Contract Administration of civil municipal infrastructure projects.
• Supervise of a team with multiple site inspectors.
• Manage multiple active projects in construction phase including direct communication with clients, contractors, project managers, designers, contract coordinators, site inspectors, and subconsultants on a daily basis.
• Experience in the review, analysis, negotiation, and resolution of construction claims.
• Conduct Construability Reviews to support design delivery as required.
• Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed GHD’s internal and external client quality objectives.
  
  

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary Education in Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s degree, or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma)
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.), or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.)
• 5+ years post-graduate experience - minimum 2 years as contract administration on water/sewer projects.
• Understanding of municipal linear infrastructure construction including reconstruction or rehabilitation of watermains, sewers, roadways, including multiple construction methodologies (open cut, trenchless rehabilitation, tunneling, etc.)
• Experience with progress payments, change orders, leading site meetings, preparation of minutes, recommendation letters and providing guidance to site staff in relation to contracts.
• Ability to effectively communicate construction progress, and proven ability to identify and proactively address issues
• Liaise with other disciplines, professionals, clients and third party as needed.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and teamwork skills.
• Proven aptitude for estimating construction schedule, quantities and costs.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are a must.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work in fast paced, high change environment.
• Good initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
  
  

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Science, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

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