Contract Administrator- Transportation - Markham, Canada - GHD

GHD

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Our Construction Phase Services group located in our
Markham, Whitby, Toronto, and Mississauga Offices is looking for a
Contract Administrator to work as part of a contract administration team on Highway / Road / Bridge construction projects.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

**Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Responsible for Contract Administration of civil provincial and municipal infrastructure projects
Liaise with the Project Managers, designers, field inspectors, contractors and clients on a daily basis.
Work with the Construction Administration Project Management staff in the overall management of staff and departmental initiatives.
Work with Project Management staff to develop project policies and procedures related to quality, safety, the environment, and professional ethics.
Supervise and direct field staff
Conduct Constructability Reviews as required on Highway and Bridge projects.
Liaise with Clients for future Construction work.

Skills, Competencies & Qualifications:

OACETT 'rcca' designation, or Professional Engineers Ontario designation as a P.Eng.
Minimum 10 years' experience in Civil Engineering Infrastructure, with a substantial focus on Highway and Bridge construction.
Minimum 2 projects' experience as a Contract Administrator on MTO, Regional or Municipal contracts with construction value greater than $10million.
Proven aptitude for estimating construction schedule, quantities and costs.
Experience with progress payments, change orders, leading site meetings, preparation of minutes, and providing guidance to field staff in relation to contracts.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills are a must.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients.
Ability to effectively multitask and work in fast paced, high change environment.
Good initiative and attention to detail.
Strong skills in conflict resolution.

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Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.