Contract Services Administrator

4 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Ontario Ministry of Transportation Full time
Are you looking for an opportunity to work independently while honing your strong project and contract management skills?

Bring your expertise in inspection, construction and maintenance to this challenging role with the Ministry of Transportation.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.


Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.


We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?As a Contract Services Administrator, you will:

  • review and oversee contract drawings and documents during the pre-engineering phase;
  • prepare and evaluate requests for quotes and proposals for the consultant procurement process;
  • provide advice on interpretation of special provisions, issues, safety, environment and quality;
  • oversee, review and assess contractors' and consultants' performance;
  • provide technical supervision for on-site administration of a construction project;
  • ensure accurate payments, financial forecasts and appropriate documentation for claims settlement negotiations; and
  • provide supervision, direction, training and technical advice to all staff for on-site administration activities of a construction project.

NOTE:

The successful candidates will be expected to perform inspections and work around water, at heights, and within enclosures, and traverse rough grounds under various environmental and working conditions.

You will be required to travel throughout the region to places not accessible by public transit. In addition, you may be required to work the occasional shifts and overtime.

How do I qualify?Mandatory

  • The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
Highway Engineering Knowledge

  • You have knowledge of highway engineering standards, specifications, mathematics, construction practices and contract management
  • You have knowledge of engineering principles to manage construction projects of all levels of complexity
  • You have the ability to operate computers and associated software
  • You have the ability to interpret and apply related policies, acts and regulations (i.e. Construction Lien Act, Highway Traffic Act, and Environmental Assessment Act) to manage construction projects
Project Management and Analytical Skills

  • You have the ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple concurrent projects
  • You have analytical and problem-solving skills to assess engineering and construction issues having financial impacts and political sensitivity
  • You have the ability to analyze and review drawings, plans and designs, proposals, schedules for constructability, quality, safety and environmental
  • You are able to assess contractors and consultants work for compliance with legislation, regulations, procedures and guidelines and to select appropriate follow-up action to address non-compliance
Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • You have communication skills to prepare reports and deal effectively with senior management, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
  • You have negotiation and dispute resolution skills
  • You have leadership skills to provide supervision, guidance and support to staff

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