Contract Administrator, Transportation

Transportation discipline at RVA is looking for a Contract Administrator to join their team to oversee the construction of our major Transportation infrastructure projects located in and around Toronto and Halton regions.

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, payment certificates, construction progress and track final construction cost.
• 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 representative. Investigate and address discrepancies during monthly audits.
• Review, negotiate, and provide recommendations to the client on contractor claims for extra work.
• Prepare and process monthly progress estimates.
• Oversee construction to confirm quality of construction.
• Review and provide comments to the contractor's traffic control plan as per OTM Book 7
• Arrange, chair and minute construction progress meetings.
• Review contractor's information requests and provide response.
• Administer quality assurance during construction including coordination with sub-consultants for material testing, etc.
• Maintain regular communication with client regarding project status and construction issues.
• Coordinate and provide direction to site representatives.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or 3-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Membership in PEO/OACETT is an asset.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Transportation projects in a Contract Administrator role for projects over $25 Million.
• Experience in supervising Site Representatives.
• Demonstrates superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in Word and Excel.
• Have a valid G license and a reliable vehicle.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to promote positive relationships with team, clients and contractors.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, team environment.
• Other duties as assigned are relevant to the position.