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About the Role

RVA is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to support municipal wastewater infrastructure construction projects, including road reconstruction, land development, water distribution, sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, and water resources projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team, client, and contractor to resolve technical issues in the field.
• Review submittals, as-built records, and asset management documents to support commissioning and project turnover.
• Oversee quality control, performance, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate site inspections, provide project progress updates, process payment applications, and respond to RFIs and submittals.
• Prepare RFQs, Change Directives, and Site Instructions.
• Assist with change order discussions and help resolve delays and claims.
• Attend and document construction and commissioning meetings on site.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, including process equipment.
• Serve as RVA’s Onsite Safety Officer.
• Certify contractor payments and administer statutory holdbacks in accordance with the Construction Act.
• Maintain QA/QC records and ensure compliance with Client quality requirements.
• Work with stakeholders and support risk, schedule, and cost management efforts.
• Assist with dispute resolution and claims management.

Requirements

• 6+ years of contract administration experience in a field-based role, preferably on municipal water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Certified or eligible for certification as a C.E.T. and membership in OACETT, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering with P.Eng. registration in Ontario or eligibility within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, including mobilization, shop drawing review, construction, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Experience supervising construction related to vertical infrastructure such as concrete structures, buildings, process equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and I&C work.
• Experience commissioning process equipment.
• Solid knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Decision-making
• Computer proficiency

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Contract
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Certified C.E.T.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000-$115,000/annum

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible vacation policy
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

About the Company

• As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way.
• Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.
• We don’t settle for less, and neither should you.
• Happy teams mean happy clients.
• From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

Equal Opportunity

• At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
• RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status.
• If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.
• At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.