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Municipal Contract Administrator

2 months ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada Morrison Hershfield Full time

About Morrison Hershfield

Morrison Hershfield is a leading consulting engineering and management firm with a strong presence in the US and Canada. Our company is built on a foundation of employee ownership, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects.

We are seeking a highly skilled Municipal Contract Administrator to join our Field Services team. As a key member of our team, you will play a lead role in the delivery of inspection services to our municipal clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct site meetings and issue minutes to ensure accurate documentation of project progress.
  • Organize and control work to administer medium to large contracts, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Ensure that work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications, and quality standards.
  • Check contract documents and review design for obvious errors to prevent costly mistakes.
  • Approve work and progress payments to contractors, ensuring that they are paid fairly for their services.
  • Carry out inspection activities to ensure conformance with contract specifications and quality standards.
  • Check and inspect contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents to ensure that it meets the required standards.
  • Conduct site surveys to confirm the scope of work, obtain relevant information, equipment, and materials.
  • Arrange site access and conduct surveys to ensure that the project is completed safely and efficiently.
  • Compile field data in report form for review by the project designer.
  • Prepare contract specifications, construction staging, and traffic arrangement schemes to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.
  • Assess the scope of work to ensure that it is accurately reflected in the contract documents.
  • Monitor staff levels and coach junior staff as required to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete the project.
  • Manage the construction budget and act as liaison with clients to ensure that they are satisfied with the project's progress.
  • Liaise and coordinate with service providers for specialized inspections and testing to ensure that the tasks are completed in accordance with the terms of reference, specifications, or agreement.
  • Address contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with the superintendent and other construction staff.
  • Record contractor activities in digital format to ensure that the project's progress is accurately documented.
  • Be accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds in accordance with approved design and contract specifications.
  • Perform work within established guidelines, procedures, and practices to ensure that the project is completed safely and efficiently.
  • Able to handle multiple assignments and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Minimum 6+ years' experience in municipal contract administration.
  • 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 is an asset.
  • 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, or Road Construction Senior Inspector (RCSI) with the ability to obtain (RCCA) designation.
  • Prior MTO T131 Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an asset.
  • Prior experience working in a municipal environment 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.
  • Experience working with Builterra is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation, and conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • A valid Ontario 'G' Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

Job Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Field Technical III