Contract Administrator, Municipal

The Toronto office is looking for a Contract Administrators to join its Municipal team.

Duties:

• Provide general administration during construction, including approval of alternatives in materials and procedures, review and approve shop drawings.
• Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets/summaries for change directives, change orders, RFI payment certificates construction progress and final construction cost forecast for each project under construction.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, and review and provide comments on contractors' schedules.
• Perform random field checks of major contract items to verify the payment certificate quantities measured by the site inspector and investigate and address discrepancies found during monthly audits.
• Review, negotiate, and provide recommendations to the client about contractor claims for extra work.
• Prepare and process monthly progress estimates.
• Oversee construction to identify any lapses in quality or consistency by contract.
• Review and comment on contractor's traffic control plan as per OTM Book 7.
• Arranging, chairing and minuting pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
• Review contractor's RFIs and provide response.
• Administer quality assurance during construction including coordination with sub-consultants for material testing, etc.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status and construction issues.
• Coordinate site inspection staff.
• Other duties as required where appropriate for the position.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or 3-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Membership in PEO/OACETT is an asset.
• 10 years demonstrated municipal linear projects construction contract administration experience.
• Experience in supervising Construction Site Inspectors.
• Demonstrates superior English communication skills both oral and written.
• Proven, advanced level Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, team environment.
• Must have a valid G license and a reliable vehicle