Architectural Contract Administrator

Arimeti Incorporated; Montreal; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An acclaimed architecture firm is on the lookout for a skilled Contract Administrator to manage exciting projects in the Greater Montreal Area. This role offers a blend of on-site and remote work, allowing for flexibility while overseeing a national retail program for a prestigious client. As a vital part of the team, you'll ensure quality control through drawing reviews, monitor construction sites, and collaborate closely with project managers. With future projects including cutting-edge Data Centres, this position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about architecture and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of local construction administration experience in Montreal.
• Fluency in French and English is a must for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve shop drawings for quality control.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Construction Administration

Project Coordination

Quality Control

Negotiation Skills

Education

3+ years of construction administration experience

5+ years in the architecture field

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An acclaimed Toronto Architecture firm is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee their projects being built in the Greater Montreal Area. The Contract Administrator will spend roughly 50% of their time on job sites, and the rest of their time will have the freedom to work from home. Initially, the projects this person will oversee are for a national retail program for a high-profile client, and will include both ground-up construction, as well as renovation work to existing locations. The Contract Administrator will be supported by a Project Manager and production team working from the company's head office in Toronto, ON.

Future work will include the construction of Data Centres in Quebec. This position will include travel outside of the province as needed. Estimated travel outside of Quebec is once a month.

Responsibilities:

• Drawing review for quality control, review and approve shop drawings
• Site visits: review and monitor construction sites, coordinate and negotiate with contractors
• Respond to and maintain tracking of change directives, change orders, SIs, RFIs in collaboration with project managers
• Monitor progress, billing, project schedule, payment certificates

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of construction administration experience locally in Montreal
• Must be fluently bilingual in French and English
• 5+ years total in the architecture field locally
• Strong understanding of commercial/retail construction, ability to work on multiple small projects at once with competing deadlines and priorities
• Strong computer skills, Revit experience ideal, bluebeam, Microsoft projects, teams, excel

Salary negotiable based on experience.