GHD Group

Assistant Contract Administrator Northeastern Ontario

GHD Group • $83K — $124K *
Peterborough, ON K9H 0A3In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • OACETT 'rcca' designation or Professional Engineers Ontario designation (P.Eng.) required.
  • 5+ years in Civil Engineering Infrastructure construction, emphasizing Highway and Bridge projects.
  • Experience as Assistant Contract Administrator on MTO, Regional, or Municipal contracts valued over $5 million.
  • Aptitude for estimating construction schedules, quantities, and costs demonstrated.
  • Experience with progress payments, change orders, site meetings, and contract guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee contract administration for civil provincial and municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate daily with Project Managers, designers, inspectors, contractors, and clients.
  • Support the Contract Administrator in organizing field duties by QA Inspectors and subconsultants.
  • Prepare and disseminate contract documentation including agendas and change orders.
  • Work extended hours including nights and weekends as required, especially in summer.
  • Liaise with clients for upcoming construction projects.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health and dental plans.
  • Possibility of flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive work environment with a strong focus on teamwork.
  • Opportunities for career progression within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our Construction Phase Services group is looking for a Assistant Contract Administrator to work as part of a contract administration team on MTO Highway / Road / Bridge construction projects in Northeastern Ontario including but not limited to Orillia, Sudbury, North Bay or Parry Sound."

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.
  • Assisting the Contract Administrator in the coordination of field duties and tasks by Quality Assurance Inspectors, specialists, and subconsultant staff;
  • Preparing contract documentation including agendas, minutes, Instruction Notices, Change Orders, etc., for review and dissemination to client, contractor and third party representatives;
  • Working nights, weekends, extended shifts;
  • Working overtime hours as necessary. Work is seasonal in nature and will likely involve greater hours of work in summer than in winter months; and
  • Liaise with Clients for future Construction work.


Skills, Competencies & Qualifications:
  • OACETT 'rcca' designation, or Professional Engineers Ontario designation as a P.Eng.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Civil Engineering Infrastructure construction, with a substantial focus on Highway and Bridge construction.
  • Minimum 1 projects' experience as an Assistant Contract Administrator on MTO, Regional or Municipal contracts with construction value greater than $5-million.
  • 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 multi-task and work in fast paced, high change environment.
  • Good initiative and attention to detail.
  • Strong skills in conflict resolution.


The salary range for this position is $83,144 - $124,716. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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