Jobs in Thunder Bay, Canada

Our client is an employee-owned, award-winning architectural practice with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning some 70 years, they have designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings.

As a contract administrator in the Architecture field, you are responsible for overseeing the contract between all parties during the construction phase. You act as an impartial administrator to both parties, ensuring the contract terms are followed, quality of work is maintained, and any issues or disputes are resolved.

• Administer construction contracts of active construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and submittals, attend site meetings, perform site reviews and issue applicable reports.
• Review and certification processing of payments.
• Monitor compliance with the contract documents and review quality of construction work, including providing solutions to site conditions. Prepare non-compliance reporting documentation, inclusive of assignment of corrective deficiency holdbacks.
• Coordinate and collaborate with design staff to resolve interference, review contractor-requested substitutions, Supplemental Instructions, Proposed Change Notices, Change Directives and Change Orders.
• Interpret architectural, engineering and interior design plans and prepare material lists and specifications to be used as standards by contractors related to building construction activities.
• Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties, utilizing knowledge of material standards, construction processes or manufacturing procedures.

• Minimum of 7 years of related experience as contract administration.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture and/or related field.
• Must be very familiar with multiple provincial guidelines.
• A deep understanding of how to put together a set of construction documents that provides clarity to those that implement them.
• Strong experience and knowledge of Revit.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 140 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. They believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project they undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, they address the full scope of a facility’s operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being and productivity. Their unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that we foster with them.

If you have a passion for excellence, please apply today.