Intermediate Contract Administrator

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Who are we looking for

Our Waterloo & GTAoffices are looking for an Intermidiate Contract Administrator ready to join our growing Canadian Operations within our Construction Phase Services group.

The Water Group within GHD Canada works with regional and municipal clients as well as servicing the private industry on a variety of projects across the whole spectrum of water facilities including Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants Pumping Stations Potable Water Towers and Underground Water and Sewer Infrastructure. Our team provides integrated engineering services throughout the project lifecycle from asset management planning detailed design and engineering services during construction.

In an ever changing world it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

Were seeking the curious those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new positive ways.

As part of a truly global team working on complex and rewarding projects youll be at the forefront of driving change

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Responsible for the Contract Administration role for private provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with the project managers designers field inspectors contractors property owners and clients daily throughout the construction period.
• Responsible for of all contract administration documents monthly payment certificates substantial & total performance documentation.
• Responsible to work with the project team to manage field changes construction claims and to find resolution to construction issues throughout construction.
• Responsible for hosting construction progress meetings drafting of meeting agendas and issue of meeting minutes for record.
• Maintaining of the electronic and paper filing systems as per ISO standards
• Work with project staff to develop and maintain project policies and procedures related to quality safety the environment and professional ethics.
• Work with field inspection staff on the project as they perform inspection daily observation reports track onsite resident issues manage deficiencies asbuilt record drawings and to log photographs throughout construction.
• Assist our engineering teams with constructability reviews as required for project designs as well as scope changes during construction.
• Liaise with Clients regarding future engineering opportunities for the GHD team.

What you will bring to the team:

• C.E.T designation (OACETT rcca designation preferred) or Professional Engineers Ontario designation as a P.Eng preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the water industry with a substantial focus on water & wastewater facilities pump stations and underground water and sewer infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 projects experience as a Contract Administrator on water and/or wastewater contracts with construction value greater than $5 million.
• Experience with contract administration documents including but not limited to progress payments field orders change orders change directives RFIs leading site meetings preparation of minutes and providing guidance to the contract team in relation to contractual items.
• Proficient with construction drawings contract specifications CCDC OPSS client standards and other related documents & agencies.
• Proven aptitude for estimating construction schedule quantities and costs.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are a must.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficient with MS Word Excel and MS project and/or other scheduling software.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships in a team environment with colleagues associates contractors and clients.
• Ability to effectively multitask and work in fast paced high change environment.
• Good initiative and attention to detail.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution
• Ability to work from home from office or remotely on project sites that require onsite presence of Contract Administrator during construction.
• Valid drivers license with clean abstract

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As a diverse and inclusive organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.