Contract Administrator / Site Representative, Sudbury
April 16 2025
Industries
Architecture, Engineering and related
Categories Engineering,
Sudbury, ON • Full time
RVA's Water and Wastewater group is looking for a Contract Administrator/Site Representative in the Sudbury region. The construction project areas are generally in the Greater Sudbury and the surrounding regions and counties. The successful candidate must also be willing to work outside of these geographical areas, as required.
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 contractor
• Arranging, chairing and minuting pre-construction and construction progress meetings
• Review contractor's RFIs and provide response, in collaboration with the project design team, Project Manager and/or the client
• Administer quality assurance during construction including coordination with sub-consultants for material testing, etc.
• Maintain regular communication with Project Manager, Site Representative, and Clients regarding project status and construction issues
• Coordinate with Site Representative staff
• Other duties as assigned that are relevant to the position.
Qualifications:
• 3-year College Diploma or University Degree in Civil Engineering, construction, Construction Management, or equivalent from an accredited college.
• Registered as a Certified Engineering Technologist with OACETT, or eligible for registration, is an asset.
• 5 years demonstrated construction contract administration experience for multidisciplinary projects
• Experience working for a consulting engineering firm and/or a construction firm, is an asset.
• Experience with multi-discipline design coordination and construction, is an asset.
• Experience with contract administration and on-site inspection principles, practices, and techniques.
• Familiarity with applicable local building/construction codes and environmental guidelines.
• Knowledge of construction contract interpretation and construction acts.
• Experience with interpretation of specifications, plans, and regulations.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical systems, as well as post-construction warranty services.
• Demonstrates superior English communication skills both oral and written.
• Proven, advanced level Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Must have a valid G license and a reliable vehicle
• Must possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, clients, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, team environment.
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