Contract Administrators

**Company Description** Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.**

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Due to continuing growth, CIMA+ has an immediate opening for Contract Administrators working west of the Greater Toronto area including Hamilton, London and Niagara areas. These positions will provide the opportunity to join our innovative and dynamic municipal infrastructure group, providing support for a multitude of engineering disciplines including, infrastructure, transportation, water, wastewater. You will be working on a variety of infrastructure projects including municipal road construction, water supply and distribution, and waste and stormwater collection.

This role will be based in our Burlington office.

Primary Responsibilities
- Management of inspection services and quality assurance
- Manage the measurement of construction progress and the preparation of payment certificates
- Management of written and photographic record keeping including the submission of reports
- Review and provide recommendations of Contract Change Requests and Claims
- Provide conflict resolution and field solutions with respect to unforeseen construction issues
- Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests
- Attend and lead construction progress meetings
- Liaise with the contractor, client and Municipal officials on project updates and progress, including preparation and issuance of project reports
- Familiarity with current traffic control regulations
- Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations, municipal approvals, and local by-laws
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**
- Positive attitude with good leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and employment record
- Minimum 5 years of contract administration or relevant experience in municipal infrastructure, transportation, treatment and transmission infrastructure
- A thorough knowledge of construction and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices including contract administration relating to changes, claims and delays.
- Experienced in project planning, risk management, cost management, schedule management and preparation/administration of contract documents and specifications
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
- MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personnel vehicle
- Effective communicator possessing demonstrated skills in dealing with other staff, contractors, and the public, with matters arising from construction projects
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possess working knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, and Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS) for Municipal projects
- Demonstrate skills in the use of computer utilizing programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

**Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you**:

- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
- As an employee-owned company,**an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada
- 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills

**Additional Information**

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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