Contract Administrator- Transportation Northeastern Ontario

GHD; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 88,540 - 134,540; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Contract Administrator to join the Construction Phase Services team in Northeastern Ontario, supporting highway, road and bridge construction across Orillia, Sudbury, North Bay and Parry Sound. You will liaise with project managers, designers and field staff to ensure contracts are executed smoothly and safely.

The role demands extensive experience in civil infrastructure, strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• OACETT RCCA or P.Eng designation is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Civil Engineering Infrastructure, with a focus on highway and bridge construction.
• Minimum 2 projects as a Contract Administrator on MTO/regional/municipal contracts >$10M.
• Experience estimating construction schedule, quantities and costs.
• Experience with progress payments, change orders, site meetings, minutes, and guiding field staff on contracts.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments.
• Good initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration of civil provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with Project Managers, designers, inspectors, contractors and clients daily.
• Assist in overall staff and departmental initiatives management.
• Develop project policies related to quality, safety, environment and ethics.
• Supervise and direct field staff.
• Conduct constructability reviews for highway and bridge projects.
• Liaise with clients for future construction work.

Skills

Contract Administration

Civil Engineering Infrastructure

Highway & Bridge construction

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

OACETT RCCA designation or P.Eng designation

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.

Our Construction Phase Services group is looking for a Contract Administrator to work as part of a contract administration team on MTO Highway / Road / Bridge construction projects in Northeastern Ontario, including but not limited to Orillia, Sudbury, North Bay or Parry Sound.

In the problem‑solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

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Responsibilities

• Responsible for Contract Administration of civil provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with the 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.
• 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.

Skills, Competencies & 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 fast‑paced, high‑change environment.
• Good initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution.

The salary range for this position is $88,540 – $134,540. 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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

About the Opportunity

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