Construction Contract Administrator

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking an Intermediate/Senior Contract Administrator with a minimum of 5 years of civil construction, contract administration and client relationship management skills to join our team based out of our Woodstock, ON office. This role requires an individual with an extensive civil construction background as well as an in depth understanding of consultant roles and responsibilities.

As a member of the Field Services Team, you will be involved in various projects for both the Public and Private sectors. The successful hire will find themselves working municipal projects, including urban road/services reconstructions and water/wastewater facilities, as well as residential & multi-use development projects.

**Role Specifics**

Reporting to a senior manager, this individual is responsible for administrative oversight of assigned construction projects, with the following typical duties (along with other duties as required or assigned):

- Review and comment on constructability aspects of design drawings;
- Prepare tender and contract documents;
- Assist in contract negotiation and award processes;
- Liaise with the Owner, Contractor, and other project stakeholders as required;
- Organize and chair project progress meetings;
- Visit sites regularly to stay abreast of construction developments;
- Review contractor progress payment draws/proper invoices and issue or assist with payment verification/certification;
- Review/assess contractor change requests and claims and negotiate if/as required;
- Review project as built information;
- Fill in on site for construction inspector absences (e.g., illness, vacations) as required and as time and schedules allow;
- Coordination and supervision of Field Inspection staff.
- Assist with engineering budget preparation, time management and project monthly invoicing; and
- Various other duties as required or assigned.

Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to facilitate administration and inspection support requirements of assigned projects.

A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are mandatory to commute to project locations.
- A minimum of 5 years of civil construction and field inspection, contract administration and client relationship management experience.
- A diploma or education in a related discipline
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Ability to understand and interpret Contract Documents and Drawings
- Knowledge of Construction materials, building trades, means and methods of the construction process, project scheduling, and the contractual obligations of sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers through the construction process
- Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Determination to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work detached from base support staff

**Why Choose Burnside?**

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a family of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

- A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
- Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- RSP company matching plan
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Performance-driven profit sharing
- Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
- Wellbeing benefit
- Active social committees
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

**Company Profile - More about us**:
Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 350 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, munic