Construction Administrator

MCW Group of Companies

$80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of construction administration experience
  • Understanding of mechanical or electrical building systems
  • Intermediate experience in building consulting engineering or related fields
  • Strong knowledge of construction specifications and contract documents
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Attend site meetings and prepare clear field review reports
  • Act as main contact for project-related construction administration questions
  • Conduct regular field reviews to assess construction progress
  • Identify and escalate potential issues and risks
  • Report on milestone dates and deliverables

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to work on multiple projects
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders
  • Support for project closeout activities
Full Job Description
MCW is currently seeking a Construction Administrator to join our Toronto office. This position plays a key role in supporting the construction phase of projects by acting as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, developers, clients, architects, general contractors, sub-trades, and suppliers. The successful candidate will attend job site meetings, review construction progress, and help ensure the quality of materials and workmanship meet or exceed the standards identified in project specifications and construction drawings.

This role requires construction administration experience and an understanding of either mechanical or electrical building systems. Knowledge of both disciplines is a strong asset; however, candidates with solid experience in one discipline are encouraged to apply. This posting is for an existing vacancy within MCW.

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 (Salary is commensurate with the relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and alignment with the role requirements).

Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
  • Attend site meetings and prepare clear, timely field review reports, meeting notes, and follow-up items as required
  • Serve as main point of contact for the builder for project-related questions/requests related to construction administration and building systems coordination
  • Understand project specifications, construction drawings, contract documents, and objectives
  • Conduct regular field reviews to observe construction progress and assess general conformance with contract documents
  • Proactively identify potential issues, coordination conflicts, deficiencies, and risks, and escalate items to the appropriate project team members
  • Report on milestone dates and deliverables
  • Respond to field issues and questions with engineering and other resources as required
  • Investigate claims promptly and resolve them fairly in consultation with the Project Manager and project team
  • Review and provide input on contemplated changes, change notices, change orders, pricing reviews, and related construction documentation
  • Support and engage in a collaborative work environment
  • Liaise with Architect, Client, Contractor, Owner, Specialty Consultants, Project Manager, Job Captain and Project Engineer
  • Complete time critical reports including Request for Information, Contemplated Revisions, Change Orders, Field Review, Pricing Review, Progress Claim Review
  • Issue and sign off on Site Deficiency Reports, verify and accept As Built Drawings and Operational and Maintenance Manuals and ensure all required information has been received prior to issuance of Closing Letters
  • Support project closeout activities
  • Provide customer service levels that meet or exceed customers' expectations
  • Actively work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Overtime as required

Education & Experience:
  • Educational or trade background in mechanical or electrical design, construction, building systems, or a related technical discipline
  • Intermediate-level experience in a similar role, preferably within building consulting engineering, construction administration, site review, or mechanical/electrical contracting
  • Design background in building technology is an asset
  • Experience in building General Reviews
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, power distribution, lighting, controls, and related systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
  • Ability to communicate and work well with other departments
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team and client-focused
  • Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible

Technical Abilities:
  • Candidates must have a good working knowledge of current construction practices, including working drawing production and construction inspections, as well as specifications, contracts and consultant agreements.
  • Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Air Handling, Water, Mechanical & Fire Systems)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Outlook
  • AutoCAD and REVIT drawing review experience is considered an asset
  • Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, change documentation, progress claims, deficiency lists and as-built drawings
  • Familiarity with construction administration software, document control platforms, or project management tools is considered an asset

Requirement:

Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license for the province of Ontario

Expected Competencies:

In order to be successful in this position, the incumbent will be expected to possess the following competencies:

Attention to Detail: Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner to demonstrate concern for thoroughness and accuracy

Client Focus: Providing service excellence and added value to internal and/or external clients

Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and the solutions to them

Self-Confidence: Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and remains confident when challenged

Teamwork: Working collaboratively and proactively with others to achieve organizational goals

Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise to enhance organizational performance

Results Management: Organizes time, work and resources to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way

Interactive Communication: Listening and adapting to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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