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Who are we looking for
Due to continued rapid growth and expansion of the water group in Ontario we are seeking a Contract Administrator Linear Infrastructure to be based in the Greater Toronto Area offices with diversified experience in the management of services during construction for municipal linear infrastructure projects (sewers and water systems) including contract administration site inspection and the oversight of multiple staff.
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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.
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The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Contract Administration of civil municipal infrastructure projects.
- Supervise of a team with multiple site inspectors.
- Manage multiple active projects in construction phase including direct communication with clients contractors project managers designers contract coordinators site inspectors and subconsultants on a daily basis.
- Experience in the review analysis negotiation and resolution of construction claims.
- Conduct Construability Reviews to support design delivery as required.
- Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed GHDs internal and external client quality objectives.
Skills Competencies and Qualifications:
- PostSecondary Education in Civil Engineering (Bachelors degree or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma)
- Professional Engineer Designation (. or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.
- 5 years postgraduate experience minimum 2 years as contract administration on water/sewer projects.
- Understanding of municipal linear infrastructure construction including reconstruction or rehabilitation of watermains sewers roadways including multiple construction methodologies (open cut trenchless rehabilitation tunneling etc.
- Experience with progress payments change orders leading site meetings preparation of minutes recommendation letters and providing guidance to site staff in relation to contracts.
- Ability to effectively communicate construction progress and proven ability to identify and proactively address issues
- Liaise with other disciplines professionals clients and third party as needed.
- Strong communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent problem solving decision making and teamwork skills.
- Proven aptitude for estimating construction schedule quantities and costs.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are a must.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues associates 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.
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
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.
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