Senior Contract Administrator

Poutrix; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join their healthcare team in Halifax. In this pivotal role, you will oversee construction contracts, ensuring quality and compliance throughout various healthcare projects. Your expertise in contract administration will be crucial as you manage project teams and coordinate with clients and contractors. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in improving healthcare environments while fostering a collaborative work culture. If you're passionate about construction and want to contribute to meaningful projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in administering construction contracts, especially in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of Nova Scotia Building Codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Construction Managers, General Contractors, and Clients.
• Ensure compliance with policies and prepare contract administration documents.

Skills

Contract Administration

Quality Control

Infection Control

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Building Science

Construction Best Practices

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fast Field

Aconex

Field Wire

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis Halifax office is looking for a Senior Contract Administrator to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate shall have a demonstrated and proven track record in administering construction contracts, with particular focus on quality control and infection control on a variety of healthcare projects from bidding phase assistance to project closeout. The position involves overseeing projects and project teams including management of intermediate to junior level staff to complete deliverables.

Role accountabilities:

• Be the prime liaison between Construction Managers, General Contractors and Client/Owners.
• Maintain responsibility of contract administration deliverables and ensure that they are delivered in a prompt and accurate manner, meeting client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
• Review and interpret construction documents.
• Responsible for preparation of contract administration documents, monthly payment certificates, substantial and total performance documentation.
• Responsible for working with the project team to manage field changes, negotiate various contractual matters including change orders, scope changes and to find resolution to construction issues throughout construction.
• Process, review and answer Request for Information and submittals.
• Coordinate revisions to the contract documents, make recommendations, and consult client/owner on all issues related to the project.
• Assist the Architectural team with constructability reviews as required for project designs, as well as scope changes during construction.
• Monitor, review, and process closeout submittals and perform periodic QA/QC construction site visits, including substantial presence at the construction site.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Knowledge of applicable software tools and applications such as Microsoft Office, Fast Field, Aconex and Field Wire.
• Strong knowledge of Nova Scotia Building Codes is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a variety of project types and project delivery methods.
• Proven technical understanding of building science, construction contracts and constructability considerations.
• Good Knowledge of construction best practices, including equipment, materials, and quality assurance techniques.
• Self-motivated individual capable of assuming increasing responsibility for both current and future projects.
• A valid NS driver’s license with an acceptable driving record and your own vehicle is required.
• Ability to work from home, from office, or remotely on project sites that require on-site presence of Contract Administrator during construction.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $$RANGE$$. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.