Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator

Job Requirements

What you will bring to the table :

• Undergraduate degree in Civil, Process, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution or Diploma in Construction, Construction Management, from an accredited college.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with PEO or eligible for registration; or, registered with designation(s) from OACETT, is an asset.
• Interest in pursuing a career in construction contract administration and on-site construction inspection.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in a Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator / Construction / Project Management role, is required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water / wastewater treatment facility design and / or construction, is required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience with multi-discipline design coordination and construction, is required.
• Experience with contract administration and on-site inspection principles, practices, and techniques, is required.
• Experience working for a consulting engineering firm, construction firm, and / or a municipality is an asset.
• Working knowledge of construction contract interpretation and construction acts.
• Experience with monitoring and coordinating activities on a construction project including liaising with the Client, Contractors, Approvals Bodies, and Public, as required.
• Proven experience with preparing various contract administration paperwork including agendas, minutes, daily logs, photographic records, request for information, testing reports, change orders, deficiency lists, construction payment certificates.
• Familiarity with applicable local building / construction codes.
• Experience with project scheduling computer software in assessing construction progress compared to tendered schedule.
• Working knowledge of construction products, materials, and equipment, is required.
• Inspection and conformance of construction works with contract documents and engineering design.
• Experience with review of traffic management plans for conformance and implementation per Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 7.
• Experience with interpretation of specifications, plans, and regulations.
• Experience with preparing engineering sketches, technical specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical / process systems, as well as post-construction warranty services.
• Experience with administration / management of projects involving reservoirs, soil management scope, roads, bridges, culverts, drainage structures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
• Ability to apply training & maintaining valid construction safety certificates working at heights, confined space, WHMIS, First-Aid, CPR level A, and / or automated external defibrillator (AED) training, is required.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and the latest version of AutoCAD.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including use of email and videoconferencing technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Committed team player.
• Proven organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Ontario.

Education Post-Secondary Diploma AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.

For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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