Contract Administrator-Infrastructure Field Services

CIMA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 97,360 - 133,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee-owned company

Work/Life balance

3-5 weeks vacation

Tailored training

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking a Contract Administrator for our Infrastructure Field Services team in the Greater Toronto Area. You will support contract administration and risk management on complex municipal water and wastewater projects, collaborating with engineers, designers, and site staff to ensure compliance and successful delivery.

Join a project-driven environment with flexible hybrid work, opportunities to advance, and exposure to diverse municipal infrastructure assignments across Ontario.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration for water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of OPSS and Ontario regulations for municipal projects.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities within multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid MTO Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents and administer construction contracts.
• Review progress, prepare payment certificates, and certify payments.
• Evaluate Contract Change Requests and Claims; manage change processes.
• Collaborate with design teams to respond to RFIs and claims.
• Monitor progress and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead progress meetings and maintain meeting minutes.
• Foster relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction coordination

RFPs & contracts

Communication skills

MS Project

Microsoft Office

OPSS knowledge

MTO license

Education

Professional Engineer Ontario (PEO) license

CET certification

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Contract Administrator-Infrastructure Field Services

• Full-time


• Sector Name: Infrastructure


• Employee Type: Regular


• Compensation: CAD 97.360 - CAD 133.870 - yearly

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+,you’llfind a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office,you’llget plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environmentthat’sengineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Join CIMA+'s Infrastructure team and play a key role in delivering complex municipal water and wastewater projects that improve the communities we live in. Working alongside experienced engineers, designers, and construction professionals, you will help deliver critical infrastructure while building lasting relationships with clients and contractors across the Greater Toronto Area.

A well-qualified Contract Administrator will work with our engineering team of designers and site representatives to provide contract administration and risk management, and to evaluate compliance requirements defined in RFPs and construction contracts including review of regulations and Client requirements.

We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from one of our GTA offices.

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

Primary Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents and administer construction contracts.


• Review progress, prepare payment certificates, and certify payments


• Review, provide recommendations on, and resolve Contract Change Requests and Claims while managing change management processes


• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams to evaluate and respond to RFIs, change requests, claims and contract disputes


• Monitor construction progress and contract compliance


• Resolve field issues in collaboration with the project team


• Identify project risks and recommend practical solutions


• Lead construction progress meetings and prepare minutes


• Foster strong working relationships with clients, contractors, municipal staff and regulatory agencies


• Contribute to the success of the Infrastructure Field Services team through additional project-related responsibilities as required

• Contract administration experience in construction/reconstruction of water and/or wastewater infrastructure including water and wastewater treatment, water supply, storage and distribution and wastewater collection


• Strong understanding of construction contract administration, including contract interpretation, change management, claims, scheduling and dispute resolution.


• Licensed member of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Certified Civil Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) would be considered an asset


• Positive attitude with good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills


• Experience in project planning, risk management, cost management, schedule management and preparation/administration of contract documents and specifications


• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications


• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personnel vehicle


• Effective communicator possessing demonstrated skills in dealing with other staff, contractors, and the public, with matters arising from construction projects


• Familiarity with current traffic control regulations


• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations, municipal approvals and local by-laws


• Possess working knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, and Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS) for Municipal projects


• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Project).


• Experience with MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore or other construction management software is considered an asset.


• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week


• Employee and Family Assistance Program


• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution


• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees


• Work/Life balance policy across Canada


• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience


• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foremployment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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