Contract Administrator-Infrastructure Field Services

CIMA+; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

RRSP with employer match

Employee ownership

Job summary

CIMA+ invites qualified professionals to join our Infrastructure team delivering municipal water and wastewater projects across the Greater Toronto Area. You will work with engineers, designers, and site representatives on contract administration, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and delivering high-quality infrastructure within a flexible hybrid work model. A professional engineering license or CET is preferred.

Qualifications

• Contract administration experience in construction projects (water/wastewater)
• Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, claims, scheduling and dispute resolution
• Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills widely valued
• Experience in project planning, risk, cost and schedule management
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Independent work style with team collaboration
• Knowledge of safety regulations and provincial standards

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract documents and administer construction contracts.
• Review progress, prepare payment certificates, and certify payments.
• Review and address Contract Change Requests and Claims; manage change processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to respond to RFIs and disputes.
• Monitor progress and ensure contract compliance on site.
• Resolve field issues with the project team.
• Identify risks and propose practical mitigations.
• Lead progress meetings and document minutes.
• Foster relationships with clients, contractors, municipal staff and regulators.
• Contribute to Infrastructure Field Services with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project planning

Risk management

Cost management

Schedule management

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Education

PEO/CET license asset

Professional accreditation

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Welcometo 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

• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode

• 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 foret employment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.

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