Contract Administrator - Ottawa, Canada - Parsons

Parsons

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.

Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for.

Parsons is one of the world's largest transportation planning, engineering, and construction firms.

We have an extensive portfolio of diverse transportation projects including rail and transit, road and highway, bridge and tunnel, and aviation infrastructure.

Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning.

Parsons has the people and power to move the world.

The Contract Administrator's duties shall include:

Act as the Client primary representative on the job site;
Supervise a field office staff of 24 individuals (Inspection and administration staff); organize and delegate responsibilities and duties as needed to comply with timelines dictated by the contract schedule
Administer the terms of the construction agreement between the client and the Contractor in a safe and responsible manner using sound judgment that represents the best interests of the client.
Interpret the Contract Tender Documents and judge the Contractor's performance of such; and ensure that the Contractors performance is in accordance with the Contract Documents;
Ensure that all work on the contract proceeds according to plans, proceedings and contract specification prior to approving work and progress payments;
Identify and manage issues that have impact on project schedule, financial implications, or cause a negative impact to the public;
Ensure that accurate records are established and maintained to substantiate payment, and resolve claims; and
Assist in negotiating changes to the nature of the contracted work or any extra/additional work.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience as a Contract Administrator of similar contracts (City of Ottawa, MTO, Municipal, other);
Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Contract Administrator on a High Complexity contract administration project;
Demonstrated knowledge of design standards, OPS specifications, standard drawings, materials and methods associated with similar projects, including City of Kingston standards/specifications;
Minimum 5+ years of local Civil construction contract administration experience is required
Either registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation
Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution, problem solving, and organizational skills
A valid Ontario 'G' Driver's License and access to a vehicle

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

A full-service engineering and construction firm, we work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.

We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY