Contract Administrator

Overview:
TYLin Canada Inc. is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies.

**Responsibilities**:

- As a Contract Administrator your role will be to monitor and control progress of the work for municipal and/ or private development projects at an intermediate to senior level.
- Detailed daily report and record keeping
- Report on and provide assistance to the resolution of construction
- Attend site meetings, take meeting notes and assist in the preparation of site meeting minute reports
- Monitor Contract quantities and prepare Change Directives and Change Orders as needed
- Prepare monthly Payment Certificates
- Coordination and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies.
- Review and maintain Shop Drawings and Submittals
- Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests
- Evaluate contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality and resolve issues as required
- Follow all construction safety procedures and policies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Implement and monitor inspection procedures in accordance with professional and corporate guidelines
- Be able to work extended hours as the project requires
- Mentor junior team members on the various facets of site inspection and contract administration.
- Complete all tasks accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Registered or eligible for registration with OACETT or P.E.O. as a C.E.T, C. Tech, or P.Eng.
- Road Construction Contract Administration designation with OACETT is considered an asset
- MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personnel vehicle
- A minimum of 5+ years of direct experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection role is required.
- Strong record keeping abilities
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability
- Ability to interpret Contract Documents and Engineering Drawings
- Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law including the Construction Lien Act
- First Aid and CPR, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7 training is considered an asset however, training will be provided
- Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology is considered an asset
- Strong MS office experience
- Ability to work as part of a team of Site Inspectors, Contract Administrators and Engineers in an open and sharing environment
- Creative and innovative thinker with sound technical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients
- Ability to effectively multi-task and work in fast paced, highly charged environment
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.