Interior Construction Administrator

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As an Interior Construction Administrator, you will be part of a dynamic and talented team responsible for delivering interior construction projects for the City of Calgary. Reporting to the Leader, of Interior Construction, this position directs day to day progress of several projects and provides planning, project coordination, financial and construction managements skills to the division. Primary duties include:
- Develop construction schedules, planning resources and update project budgets based on quotes through consultation with various City (City of Calgary) Business Units and private contractors.
- Lead regular project contractor site meetings, report project status and related issues directly to the project partners to ensure project progress.
- Receive construction drawings and ensure construction project delivery.
- Manage contracts including establishment of preliminary estimates, procurement of contractors in compliance with supply management processes and ensure contracts are fulfilled according to scope and invoices coded correctly for processing by the accounting department.
- Perform project inspection and documentation including monitoring and enforcing contractor safety and environmental compliance.
- Process requisition and purchase order documentation, produce construction budgets and monitor in accordance with estimates and quotations.
- Maintain and distribute official project documentation.
- Provide accurate and meaningful input in developing construction and financial processes, input includes knowledge of effective organizational processes and knowledge of interior construction.
- Mentor new employees on current processes and implement training of new processes.

**Qualifications**
- A completed 2-year Diploma or Certificate with at least 3 years' experience in construction business administration and/or construction coordination related type duties; OR
- A completed Journeyperson Trades Certificate recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board with at least 5 years' experience in construction.
- Broad understanding of project coordination in interior construction systems, including architectural, mechanical, and electrical is required.
- Knowledge of OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) and environmental legislation is an asset.
- Strong problem solving, organizational, communication, project coordination, leadership and facilitation skills are essential.

**Pre-employment Requirements**
- Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Union: CUPE Local 38
Business Unit: Facilities

Position Type: 2 Temporary (up to 18 months)
Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE

Compensation: Pay Grade 9 $40.18 - 53.76 per hour
Days of Work: This position typically works a 5 day
work week, with 1 day off in each 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week

Audience: Internal/External

Job ID #: 312435