Construction Administrator - Toronto, Canada - Salas O'Brien

Salas O'Brien

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

With a motto of "expect a difference," a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, Salas O'Brien draws the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country.

The Job

Our Toronto, ON office is looking for a Construction Administrator to represent Stephenson Engineering as the primary contact between the firm, owner and contractor during the construction phase of projects.

The person in this position will focus on field observations to ensure the contractor is following the specifications and drawings.

In particular, we need someone to:

Manage all aspects of multiple projects from preconstruction to completion and project closeout
Supervises and administers corporate policies, procedures and systems for contract administration activities for small, medium and large sized complex projects of various types
Coordinates site issues with the company's design teams
Conducts project observations during the construction phase and ensures contractor compliance with technical and contractual terms and conditions throughout the construction stage
Reviews, circulates and gains approval for all shop drawings, documents and samples
Analyzes all structural inspection and testing reports relevant for the closeout of projects
Regularly performs QA/QC Reviews
Experienced with local building codes, bylaws and governance with technical knowledge of concrete, structural steel and timber design
Extensive knowledge of standard methods and established procedures

Your Background
To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:

5+ years of experience in similar role
Completion of a postsecondary program in applied sciences or engineering with broad experience. May have international experience
Understanding of structural reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry structures
Access to a reliable vehicle for regular site visits
Excellent organizational skills, allowing for the ability to work with design teams on multiple projects at the same time and meet established deadlines
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively on site and interact with Contractors
Strong project management and technical report writing skills
Thrives in a fastpaced, dynamic teamoriented environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Why Work for Stephenson Engineering, a Salas O'Brien company?

With a motto of "expect a difference," a compelling, ownership-driven culture, and offices around the country, Stephenson Engineering/Salas O'Brien draws the best engineering, architecture, and construction professionals in the country.

We believe our attitude of ownership has profound impacts on how we treat each other and serve our clients.

We challenge you to find a firm with more opportunities for personal and professional growth than Stephenson Engineering/Salas O'Brien.

Our many offices offer our team of employee-owners:

Variety of projects and clients
Collaboration with experts in your field
Growth opportunities within a local office or other Stephenson Engineering/Salas O'Brien offices
Awesome culture defined by our Ownership Values

Of course, we also offer outstanding benefits—everything you would expect for health and dental insurance and vacation time, plus professional education & licensure reimbursement, and flexible work scheduling at arrangement of your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Stephenson Engineering, a Salas O'Brien company, is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.