Contract Administrator-Transportation

GHD; Markham; On-site; CAD 97,860 - 143,860; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Contract Administrator for its Markham area Construction Phase Services team. You will handle contract administration on highway, road and bridge construction projects and coordinate with Project Managers, designers, inspectors, contractors and clients daily.

The role requires significant experience in civil infrastructure and a proven ability to manage complex contracts. You will support staff, contribute to policy development on quality, safety, environment and ethics, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering infrastructure.
• Experience on projects with highway and bridge construction.
• Proven track record with MTO/regional/municipal contracts >$10‑million.
• Ability to estimate schedules, quantities and costs.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration of civil provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Liaise daily with Project Managers, designers, field inspectors, contractors and clients.
• Assist in development of project policies for quality, safety, environment and ethics.
• Supervise and direct field staff; conduct constructability reviews as required.
• Lead site meetings, prepare minutes, and guide field staff on contracts.
• Liaise with Clients for future construction work.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

OACETT ‘rcca’ or P.Eng.

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Role Overview

Our Construction Phase Services group located in our Markham, Whitby, Toronto, and Mississauga offices is looking for a Contract Administrator to work as part of a contract administration team on highway, road, and bridge construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for contract administration of civil provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with Project Managers, designers, field inspectors, contractors, and clients on a daily basis.
• Work with the Construction Administration Project Management staff in the overall management of staff and departmental initiatives.
• Work with Project Management staff to develop project policies and procedures related to quality, safety, the environment, and professional ethics.
• Supervise and direct field staff.
• Conduct constructability reviews as required on highway and bridge projects.
• Liaise with Clients for future construction work.

Qualifications

• OACETT ‘rcca’ designation, or Professional Engineers Ontario designation as a P.Eng.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering infrastructure, with a substantial focus on highway and bridge construction.
• Minimum 2 projects’ experience as a Contract Administrator on MTO, Regional or Municipal contracts with construction value greater than $10‑million.
• Proven aptitude for estimating construction schedule, quantities and costs.
• Experience with progress payments, change orders, leading site meetings, preparation of minutes, and providing guidance to field staff in relation to contracts.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment.
• Good initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution.

Salary range: $97,860 – $143,860. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay‑transparency legislation.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.