Contract Administrator

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Contract Administrator!

EXP’s Ottawa office is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Team and lead the construction phase on various municipal and industrial / building

Your work environment at EXP

• Monitor compliance with quality and quantity control measures and contractual obligations between EXP and the Client.
• Proven ability to read drawings for municipal, industrial and building projects
• Prepare various internal reports, correspondences, and other status reports for assigned projects.
• Monitoring project budget, expenses, payment terms, and other financial obligations
• Review Contractor submissions (critical path schedules, change proposals, etc.) for compliance with contractual obligations and advise Client and Contractor accordingly
• Negotiate change orders and pricing issues and construction claims
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, take minutes of meetings
• Review quantities for payments, coordinate with Field Staff and process Contractor’s payment
• Coordinate the review of shop drawings
• Confirm the appropriate qualifications and certifications for all contractor employees, resources, and equipment.
• Review environmental and traffic control plans installed and advised of any discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with design standards, building codes, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications / Standard Drawings (OPSS / OPSD’s), and methods and materials associated with the works
• Site inspection as needed and daily reporting of Contractor’s work in compliance with OPSS / OPSD and other standards as well as OHSA and other related laws.
• Provide updates and reports to Project Manager and Manager

What your experience looks like

• At least 4+ years’ experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects such as municipal, buildings and industrial
• P.Eng. or CET designation is required and similar project experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Sound technical, industrial and building knowledge, strong understanding of codes, and familiarity with construction practices
• Positive attitude and attention to detail
• Excellent and proven written and oral communication skills with co-workers, clients, contractors, and authorities;
• Some travel will be required

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