Contract Administrator - Civil

Education: MMCD Certified

Registered as either an AScT, C.E.T., C.Tech., P.Tech., P.Eng. (or approved equivalent)

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate effectively with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, Inspectors, etc.
• Assist the Project Team with preparation of project budgets related to Construction Services.
• Accumulate, evaluate and present feedback information related to errors and omissions in construction documents and troubleshoots minor construction issues.
• Present information related to major construction issues to the PM and P.Eng
• Maintain regular communication regarding project status, site issues and project quality, and resolve issues as required.
• Participate in project status meetings.
• Conduct on-site observations, prepare reports, conduct meetings, and make document interpretations
• Coordinate with Project Team to ensure project completion in compliance with contract documents and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Cooperate with and assist Project Managers with Client relations
• Provide timely responses to all parties
• Evaluate Contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved.
• Conduct or participate in pre-construction meetings.
• Review shop drawings, manuals, guarantees, bonds and other project and post-construction submittals for approval and dispositions.
• Assemble and verify construction contract change order information
• Review and process contractor payment requests for preparation of Certificate of Payment.
• Prepare letters of reduction of municipal securities.
• Maintain favourable working relations with Municipal, Client and Contractor representatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience within the civil engineering, familiarity with sewer, water main, and road construction materials, methods and construction processes.
• Valid Driver’s License. This position requires use of personal vehicle in good working order.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional and positive attitude.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work simultaneously on several different projects
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadline commitments.
• Knowledgeable in tender preparation and construction administration.
• Knowledgeable in applicable local municipal construction standards and specifications.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PDF markup tools, and standard Windows applications.
• Experience in project planning, risk management, cost management, schedule management and preparation/administration of contract documents and specifications is a significant asset.

This position is located in Vancouver, BC Canada.