About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our growing Water Sector team in Toronto, ON.
Responsibilities
- Detailed daily report and record keeping
- Identify and resolve construction issues
- Attend and chair site meetings, prepare agendas, take meeting notes, and prepare site meeting minute reports
- Review and approve shop drawings
- Monitor Contract quantities and prepare Request for Quotations, Change Directives, and Change Orders as needed
- Prepare monthly Payment Certificates
- Coordination and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies
- Review and approve Shop Drawings and Submittals
- Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests
- Evaluate contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality and resolve issues as required
- Follow all construction safety procedures and policies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Implement and monitor inspection procedures in accordance with professional and corporate guidelines
- Be able to work extended hours as the project requires
- Complete tasks accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Registered with P.E.O. as a P.Eng. or Registered with OACETT as a CET
- MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle
- A minimum of 7+ years of direct experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection roles is required
- Experience in working on Infrastructure Ontario projects is considered to be an asset
- Experience in managing large scale municipal servicing projects with contaminated soils/water including significant dewatering requirements would be an asset
- Experience in the construction of pumping stations would be considered an asset
- Strong record keeping abilities
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Sound judgement and decision-making ability
- Ability to interpret Contract Documents and Engineering Drawings
- Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law including the Construction Lien Act
- First Aid and CPR, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7 training is considered an asset however, training will be provided
- Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology is considered an asset
- Strong MS office experience
- Creative and innovative thinker with sound technical aptitude and attention to detail
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients
- Ability to effectively multi-task and work in fast paced, highly charged environment
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence
Skills
- MS office
- Canadian Contract Law
- Construction Lien Act
- First Aid
- CPR
- Confined Space Entry
- Working at Heights
- OTM Book 7
- Survey knowledge
- total station
- GPS technology
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Registered with P.E.O. as a P.Eng.
- Registered with OACETT as a CET
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000-$115,000
Benefits
- Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- Continuing education benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
About the Company
- TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market.
- With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity.
- Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems.
- We provide people with better mobility.
- We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Equal Opportunity
- TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’).
- If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hr-careers@gi.dargroup.com.
- The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
- We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
- Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all.
- Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
- TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
