Team Lead, Contract Administration

• Full-time
• Sector Name: Infrastructure
• Employee Type: Regular
• Compensation: CAD 97360 - CAD 133870 - yearly

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world

Due to our continued growth, CIMA+ is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Lead, Contract Administration to support infrastructure projects. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join our dynamic Municipal Infrastructure team and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects, including municipal road reconstruction, water supply and distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection systems.

This position will be based in one of our Burlington, Kitchener, Mississauga, or Bowmanville offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage contract administration teams on multiple construction projects
• Oversee inspection services and ensure quality assurance is maintained across all projects
• Supervise the measurement of construction progress and approve payment certificates
• Direct and manage project documentation, including written and photographic records, and ensure timely submission of progress reports
• Review and provide strategic recommendations on contract change requests, claims, and potential disputes
• Provide guidance and field solutions for unforeseen construction issues and support conflict resolution
• Coordinate and respond to Contractor RFIs and requests for clarifications
• Chair and lead construction progress meetings, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders
• Act as the main liaison between contractors, clients, and municipal officials, ensuring consistent updates and reporting on project status
• Ensure compliance with relevant traffic control regulations, environmental requirements, municipal approvals, and local by-laws
• Support continuous improvement and mentorship of junior contract administration staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, proactive, and positive approach
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract administration within municipal infrastructure, transportation, or water/wastewater projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contract documents, specifications, and principles related to contract changes, claims, and delays
• Experience in project planning, cost and schedule management, risk mitigation, and the administration of public infrastructure contracts
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications with precision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, contractors, clients, and public stakeholders
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while leading a team environment
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
• Working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations, including:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
  • Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OP