Contract Administrator

4 days ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Morrison Hershfield Full time

Morrison Hershfield, now part of Stantec, is a leading consulting firm that delivers innovative solutions for infrastructure projects. We are seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to join our Field Services team in the Windsor area.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of construction administration services for the Ministry of Transportation. With a focus on project delivery, clients, and staff, we offer flexible work arrangements to support employees in balancing their work, home, and community responsibilities.

The Contract Administrator will be responsible for:

  • Directing, organizing, and controlling work to administer medium to large contracts
  • Working on moderate to complex problems requiring thorough analysis of situations or data
  • Supervising a work group
  • Ensuring work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications, and quality
  • Checking contract documents and reviewing design for obvious errors
  • Approving work and progress payments
  • Carrying out inspection activities to ensure conformance
  • Checking and inspecting contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents
  • Conducting site surveys, confirming scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment, and materials
  • Arranging site access and conducting survey
  • Compiling field data in report form for review of project designer
  • Preparing contract specifications, construction staging, and traffic arrangement schemes
  • Assessing scope of work
  • Monitoring staff levels, coaching junior staff as required
  • Managing the construction budget, acting as liaison with clients, and issuing invoices as appropriate
  • Addressing contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with superintendent and other construction staff
  • Keeping track of contractor activities
  • Being accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds in accordance with approved design and contract specifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Minimum 8 years' experience in Road and/or Heavy Construction
  • Demonstrated Construction Administration experience as a Contract Administrator or equivalent of 5 or more similar Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) or municipal projects with construction values of at least $5,000,000 and $15,000,000 or greater
  • Either registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation
  • Prior MTO T131 and T131A Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an asset
  • Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Contract Documents including Agreement, General Conditions of Contracts, and Special Provisions
  • Knowledge of construction survey and layout
  • Knowledge of construction methods and materials
  • Knowledge of the requirements of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access)
  • Experience working with MS Project or Primavera considered an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation, and conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle

This is a regular, full-time position with opportunities for growth and professional development. If you are a motivated and experienced Contract Administrator looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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