Construction Contract Administrator - Toronto, Canada - HDR

HDR

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Construction Contract Administrator

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About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that.

We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Transportation - Construction and Field Services team to work on rail and transit construction projects.

Reporting to the group lead, the position will be responsible for coordinating an onsite team of technical professionals and inspectors to oversee the implementation of construction inspection and administration tasks while representing the client onsite, and liaising with client representatives.

Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Construction Contract Administrator, we'll count on you to:

Provide administration of complex railway bridge and railway right-of-way construction projects;
Oversee and ensure Contract Administration deliverables are completed in accordance to client requirements;
Coordinate and conduct onsite inspection duties and prepare daily inspector's diaries, as needed;
Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety regulations;
Review contractor activities are in accordance to the contract documents and requirements;
Provide oversight and confirmation of completed contract quantities are accurately calculated for processing progress and final payments;
Liaise with the contractor and client representatives;
Chair and lead project meetings;
Provide interpretation and recommendation of contractor submitted RFIs, extension of time requests, claims, and onsite construction issues;
Issue and/or negotiate change orders, extra work claims, and work directives;
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Registered with PEO as a P.Eng, and or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation;
8+ years experience in administering and inspecting railway and transit projects for clients such as Metrolinx, CN Rail, CP Rail, and or TTC;
Demonstrated experience railway rightofway and/or rail bridge construction projects;
Proven analytical, communication, and negotiation skills;
Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel);
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work;
Ability to analyze and solve problems;
Valid Ontario driver's license with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it.

Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

Primary Location:
Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry:
Transit

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

BusinessClass:
Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting:
Feb 13, 2023