Contract Administrator - ( 2300050G )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected. Our Transportation Group offers services for all phases of the project life cycle, from pre-project planning through detailed design, to construction and operations.

Your Opportunity

Imagine being part of a dynamic team that designs innovative solutions for our diverse set of clients.

Stantec’s Transportation Group is currently seeking a full time Contract Administrator (CA) based out of our Ottawa, ON office. The Contract Administrator will play a lead role in the delivery of construction administration services with the City of Ottawa. The ideal candidate has the ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation including effective coordination of internal and external constituents, demonstrated experience on roadway bridge construction projects, effective meeting facilitation and negotiation skills and knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Due to expanding business opportunities in Ottawa and elsewhere within the company, this position offers potential for growth in the areas of technical / professional development and project management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administration during construction, including approval of alternatives in materials and procedures, review and approve shop drawings

• Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets/summaries for change directives, change orders, RFI payment certificates construction progress and final construction cost forecast for each project under construction

• Prepare and maintain project schedules, and review and provide comments on contractors’ schedules

• Proactively coordinate and monitor field activities involving surveyors, prime contractors, testing and inspection firms and commissioning agents

• Experience in working with Construction Site Representatives and Contractors

• Experience with contract administration and on-site inspection principles, practices, and techniques

• Supervise a staff

• Compile field data in report form for review of project designer

• Prepare contract specifications, construction staging and traffic arrangement schemes

• Check contract documents and review design for comprehensiveness, errors and constructability

• Ensure work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications and quality

• Carry out inspection activities to ensure conformance

• Check and inspect contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents

• Conduct site surveys, confirming scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment and materials

• Arrange site access and conduct survey

• Assess scope of work

• Monitor staff levels, training coaching junior staff as required

• Manage the construction budget, act as liaison with clients and issue invoices as appropriate

• Address contractor questions by working closely with superintendent and other construction staff

• Keep track of contractor activities

• Approve work and progress payments

• Accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds in accordance with approved design and contract specifications

• Perform work within established guidelines, procedures and practices

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated Construction Administration experience as a Contract Administrator or equivalent of 5 or more similar City of Ottawa or other municipal projects with a construction value of least $5,000,000, with greater than $15,000,000 preferred

• Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an asset

• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Contract Documents including Agreement, General Conditions of Contracts, and Special Provisions

• Knowledge of construction survey and layout

• Knowledge of construction methods and materials

• Knowledge of the requirements of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety act and Environmental Protection Act

• Experience working with MS Project considered an asset

• A valid Ontario 'G' Driver's License and access to a vehicle

• Proficient in critical path scheduling

• Experience working with MS Project and/or Primavera considered an asset

• Proficient in working with MS Office programs

• Experience working with Builterra considered an asset

• Ability to work with AutoCAD is considered an asset

• Ability to work both in English and in French is considered an asset

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology / Technician

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Road and / or Heavy Construction with a focus on roadway and structural work related to roadways and bridges

• Either registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Ottawa

Organization : BC-1636 Transpt-CA Ontario East & Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 14, 2023, 12:20:27 PM

Req ID: 2300050G

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans