Contract Administrator
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Job Description
Contract Administrator
- Serve as Zeidlers onsite representative throughout the construction phase of a major project.
- Lead daytoday construction administration including site reviews reporting and interpretation of contract documents.
- Monitor construction progress identify issues and proactively communicate concerns to the project team.
- Review and process contractor submittals shop drawings RFIs progress billings and change orders in collaboration with the design team.
- Review of Progress Billing / verification of completed work/ materials on site / review of mock ups as required
- Prepare and issue architectural field reports deficiency lists and construction logs on a regular basis.
- Conduct onsite quality control to ensure compliance with drawings specifications and performance standards.
- Facilitate communication between the client contractor and design team to support efficient resolution of site issues.
- Represent Zeidler at site meetings tracking action items and ensuring followthrough.
- Support the Project Architect with documentation contract conformance and milestone inspections.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of supplemental sketches and construction clarifications.
- Ensure that work aligns with project goals budgets timelines and sustainability objectives
What You Will Bring
- 10 years of experience in architectural contract administration with a strong track record on complex or institutional projects (P3 experience is an asset).
- Background in architecture or architectural technology; OAA membership or AATO accreditation is considered an asset.
- Proven onsite experience as a Contract Administrator or Site Architect for largescale construction projects.
- Familiarity or experience with complex design and accelerated construction scheduling activities is beneficial.
- Familiarity with complex procurement processes is beneficial (i.e. P3 or CCDC 5B)
- Deep knowledge of construction methods building codes and contract delivery methods.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills including proficiency with construction administration software (Newforma Procore or similar).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a diplomatic and proactive approach.
- Working knowledge of Revit is required.
- Ability to represent the architectural team with professionalism and clarity onsite.
- Available to be based fulltime onsite in Ottawa for the duration of the construction period.
Benefits Perks
Zeidler believes in a worklife balance and valuing our people with benefits like:
- PATO Days enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits include extended health dental health and wellness spending allowance EFAP etc.
- Annual profit share
- Wellness initiatives
- Training & education support
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Social events
- Fun work environment and great firm culture and so much more
What to do now
If you are a motivated creative and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative exciting and fastpaced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!
Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and stand by our principles for a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from but not limited to visible minorities peoples with disabilities racialized peoples Indigenous peoples and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Please let us know by email or by telephone atif you require any accommodations throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
