Construction Administrator

ABOUT US

Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home making it one of the largest regions in Canada and the fastest growing with a population thats expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography which is comprised of about 1800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities is as beautiful interesting and diverse as our government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

Consistently named one of Canadas Best Employers by Forbes we offer a collaborative progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13 Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace aligned with our vision to create strong caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls.

• Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health dental and life insurance access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Programand corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services.
• Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - Were committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential participate freely in society and live with respect dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager is responsible for the administration of construction projects that impact alter upgrade or add new Water and Wastewater and related infrastructure; ensuring due diligence and compliance with plans specifications regulatory legislative and environmental requirements during construction; performing financial administration activities including determination of security values and recommendations for reduction and/or release to Contractors; participating in environmental assessments and detailed design phases to ensure contract constructability; assisting in the prevention of construction claims; and acting as an on-site representative and coordinating with contractors consultants and the public to administer and fully document all activities during construction contracts.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Participates and provides input in project scoping information gathering project kick off meeting preparation and review of baseline periodic updates to the project schedules and budgets.
• Participates and provides input for all development related engineering submissions and third party Utility and Transportation projects including identification evaluation and selection of alternative solutions and design concepts.
• Reviews and evaluates constructability of proposed alternatives including staged construction environmental constraints etc; assists in the review ofFunctional Servicing Reports.
• Reviews and comments on plans/specifications at various stages keymilestones and as required.
• Participates and provides input during all phases of detailed designincluding development of the Design Criteria; evaluates/ensures constructability of design including cost effectiveness of proposed methodology traffic safety utilities schedules etc; coordinates the pre-design meeting project scoping and Value Engineering and contractor pre-qualifications as necessary.
• Administers complex construction projects including supervision of external consultants traffic safety public communications/relations and ensuring due diligence to meet environmental compliance including ensuring erosion and sedimentation controls are maintained specialist environmental inspectors are present as required and permit conditions are satisfied in accordance with contract documents agreements permits/approvals and legislation.
• Performs financial administration and tracking activities related to determination of security values retention periods by the Region and extensions as required including recommendations on partial and total security releases to Contractors.
• Ensures contractors are aware of specific work details applicable to individual properties on the project and that they are carried out to the satisfaction of the Region in accordance with the signed agreements between the Region and the owners/residents.
• Maintains complete and accurate written and photographic documentation including daily reporting of work completed tracking of materials used measurements taken diaries as built drawings etc. and prepares weekly report of working days in order to assess liquidated damages.
• Researches previous construction projects and provides analysis on relevant data pertaining to new construction project for the Senior Project Manager.
• Prepares invoices to local municipalities utility companies and developers for construction work provided on their behalf.
• Monitors construction schedule quality and quantity control safety procedures and contract changes.
• Issues requests to survey crews to ensure final measurements of completed tender items are taken as required.
• Meets and responds to disputes or disagreements between the Region and contractors consultants other municipalities agencies developers and property owners/residents on assigned projects; initiates and responds to letters under direction of the Senior/Project Manager.
• Prepares correspondence to Contractors/material suppliers for acceptance or rejection of materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet Branch and Department objectives.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a three (3) year Community College Diploma Program in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist or be registered in an approved equivalent professional association.
• Minimum of five (5) years directly related experience on roadway or water and wastewater construction supervision in a Municipal environment including managing complex construction projects and survey and construction inspection experience.
• Valid Ontario Class G drivers licence and reliable vehicle for use on corporate business.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction practices design estimating of construction contracts survey procedures and layout for interpretation in the field.
• Working knowledge of the Regions (water and wastewater) design guidelines Ontario Provincial standards and all applicable regulatory legislation.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication innovation teamwork and collaboration and personal ownership.