Contract Administrator

**COMPANY PROFILE**:
Crozier is a leading consulting engineering firm committed to growing careers and building communities by delivering multidisciplinary engineering services in private sector land development. Crozier provides services in civil, water resources, traffic/transportation, hydrogeological, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, complemented by landscape architecture and building science. With offices in Toronto, Milton, Collingwood, and Bradford, Crozier’s growing team of professionals work collaboratively with developers, builders, planners, architects, landowners, and stakeholder groups to advance residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and recreational resort projects from concept through to construction completion.
**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Crozier is looking for a **Contract Administrator** who has experience in the land development industry.
In this role, you will carry out Construction Administration tasks for multiple construction projects, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared, maintained and submitted, while maintaining the appropriate level of communication with the client, Construction Manager, Project Manager and design team.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Carry out Construction Administration tasks for multiple construction projects ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared, maintained and submitted, maintaining the appropriate level of communication with the client, Construction Manager, Project Manager and design team.
- Lead the site review team, which includes:

- Coordinate with Project Managers and Site Reviewers.
- Oversee production of appropriate site documentation, payment certificates, log books and so on, conforming to each project's specific needs.
- Maintain necessary document control and participate in appropriate QA/QC processes.
- Chair pre-construction and progress site meetings.
- Negotiate construction change orders and claims.
- Undertake site reviews as required, ensuring that the work is in conformance with the construction contract and client requirements and maintain site diary.
- Prepare and issue tender documents, including managing bid closings, issuing of addenda and recommendations to clients.
- Prepare cost estimates for securities, including take-offs and managing a costing database.
- Embrace safety and maintain a healthy and safe workplace and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and legislation, including occupational health and safety, WHMIS and hazardous substances programs.
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relations with all members of the project delivery team.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- Must be certified by OACETT (CET); or be a member of the PEO, with P. Eng. designation.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in land development industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction and correspondence with clients, colleagues, consultants and team.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with commitment to excellence and high-quality work.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Proven experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Project, Excel), PowerPoint and other related industry standard tools necessary to carry out Construction Administration and site review work.
- Established working relationship with various municipalities.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
- Projects are spread throughout Ontario and occasional overnight travel may be required.

**WE OFFER**:
We are passionate about what we do, so it’s easy to be up for the challenge - even when deadlines loom. A healthy balance of work and play feeds our energywe work hard, but always find time for fun.

**Competitive Salary and Benefits**: We offer competitive salaries and health benefits, as well as RRSP contribution plans, fitness allowance, Crozier Days, Parental Leave Top Up and a First Time Home Buyer’s Program.

**Conveniently Located**: With offices in Collingwood, Milton, Bradford and downtown Toronto, we enjoy easy commutes and are always close to our favourite places.

**Teams that play together, stay together**: We frequently have after-hours get togethers, participate in community events or play sports. We’re always up for a friendly competition amongst friends, family and co-workers.

**Community involvement**:We grow together, through shared experiences. We encourage involvement in the community and support our local communities with initiatives, events and sponsorships.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Crozier, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.