Contract Administrator - Tunnel Construction - Toronto

Black & Veatch; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Canada is seeking a Contract Administrator to guide projects through construction phases, including water and wastewater infrastructure. You will coordinate with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners, and contractors, directing staff and managing client relationships for the Water/Wastewater team.

The role emphasizes contract management, budgeting support, and EPC project experience; field assignments may be domestic or international as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM or engineering with professional license.
• 20+ years experience including 10 years in major tunneling projects.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change orders, and issues or claims.
• Lead construction administration phases including submittals, RFIs, and pay applications.
• Coordinate with subconsultants, owners, and contractors.
• Present findings to clients and design team; communicate effectively in meetings.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Budget monitoring

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

BS in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

P.Eng. license

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

Job Summary

The Contract Administrator will be responsible for leading projects through construction phases. Project types could include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, water / wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. Skillset shall include coordinating and communicating with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners, contractor and other stakeholders performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct staff and perform client management activities to support our Water/Wastewater team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports
• Prepare and review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claim
• Successfully assist owner managing and delivering projects on time and on budget
• Utilize internal Project Management Information Systems. Procore experience preferred
• Present findings to clients and design team through effective oral and written communication
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with Contractor and clients through frequent interactions
• Attend, when appropriate, monthly progress meetings and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team
• Lead and manage construction administration phases of projects for owner including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing, for ongoing construction projects
• Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices
• Assist in preparation and review of client fee proposals and construction phase budgeting

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
• P.Eng. license
• 20 + years including 10 years experience in major tunneling projects.
• Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and Procore experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced legal/contractual agreements (clients/suppliers/subcontractors) and risk management expertise encompassing all aspects of the EPC process
• Demonstrates expert contract claims experience with large/complex EPC project claims
• Knowledgeable of project controls including CPM scheduling and cost engineering concepts
• Excellent communicator to include presentation skills and proven effective writing skills
• Advanced knowledge of EPC Industry
• Proficient computer skills
• Proven expertise at problem solving (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, and resolve)
• Ability to work independently
• Results orientated, interpersonal and team working skills

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Typical home office or field office environment.
• Typical construction site environment.
• Domestic or international short or long-term field assignments/projects may be required.

Competencies

• Builds effective teams
• Ensures accountability
• Instills trust
• Manages complexity
• Optimizes work processes
• Persuades
• Plans and aligns

Salary Plan

CML: Commercial

Job Grade

018

Job Segment

Wastewater, Water Treatment, Civil Engineer, Environmental Engineering, CAD, Engineering

Equity & Benefits

We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

EEO Statement

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.