Transportation Contract Administrator - Niagara, Canada - Niagara Region

Niagara Region

Verified Company

Niagara, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Division:

Transportation

Important Notices & Amendments:

This position is required to work both in person at the work site and remotely

About Us:

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara.

Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries.

Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada's most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities.

Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada's most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario's most breathtaking countryside.

An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S.

neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region's amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region.

However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction.

The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Construction, the Transportation Contract Administrator is responsible for the administration of construction contracts for the Transportation Division including roads, bridges/culverts, traffic signals, and other roadway infrastructure, ensuring due diligence and compliance with capital project plans, project specifications, and regulatory, legislative, and environmental requirements.

Education:

Postsecondary diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.

Knowledge:

A minimum of 5 years directly related experience in supervision of construction of municipal roads, storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, and other roadway infrastructure.
Certification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) or be registered in an approved equivalent professional association.
Working knowledge of the Region's road design guidelines, Ontario Provincial Standards, MTO Geometric Design Standards, MTO Roadside Safety Manual, TAC Geometric Design Guidelines, Ontario Traffic Manual (Book
Temporary Conditions) and all applicable legislation and regulations (e.g. Occupation Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, etc.), and applicable contract law.
Knowledge of all phases of design and construction Environmental Assessments, coordination of land acquisition and utility relocation work.

Responsibilities:

_ Administers construction contracts for the Transportation division, ensuring due diligence and compliance with capital project plans, project specifications, regulatory, legislative, and environmental requirements during construction

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Coordinates projects and tasks with contractors, consultants and the public to administer and fully document all activities during transportation Capital Works Projects.
Participates in environmental assessments, preliminary and detailed design phases to ensure contract constructability.
Reviews consultant reports, drawings, and contract documents to ensure compliance with scope of work as defined in Terms of Reference.
Assists in the prevention of construction claims, acting as onsite representative of the Corporation, documenting all activities, supervising contractors/consultants and ensuring issues are resolved.
Responds to members of the public affected by the construction and ensures any issues are addressed.
Coordinates the relocation of utilities in conflict with proposed Region works.

_ Performs financial administration activities, including preparation of contractor payment certificates and final payments to contractors

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