HDR

Construction Contract Administrator - Field Operations

HDR$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Understanding of contracts and familiarity with construction codes and laws.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and identify discrepancies.
  • Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and construction management software.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Commitment to a collaborative, employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate construction activities and ensure contract compliance.
  • Attend coordination and construction progress meetings with stakeholders.
  • Evaluate project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager.
  • Manage submittal reviews and resolve Requests for Information (RFIs).
  • Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities and materials used.
  • Conduct field observations and document construction progress with photographs.
  • Review contractor pay requests and track progress for payment certification.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership culture that encourages collaboration and participation.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data center projects in Alberta.
  • Professional development opportunities within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Access to advanced construction management technologies.
  • Local candidates are preferred, emphasizing a community-centered work focus.
Full Job Description
HDR requires a Construction Contract Administrator to represent HDR on project sites and administer construction contracts as we support our clients build data centres in Alberta. Primary Responsibilities: The Construction Contract Administrator will be responsible for construction coordination, field response, observation and documentation for administering the construction contract. In the role of Resident Project Representative II, we'll count on you to: • Possess a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction. • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents • Attend coordination meetings and regular construction progress meetings with the Owner and the Contractor. • Work with the HDR Project Manager to evaluate project schedules and prepare status reports. • Coordinate submittals (shop drawings, samples) reviews and mock-up reviews • Work with the design team to resolve Requests for Information (RFIs), and issue Supplemental Instructions and manage construction Contract Changes • Maintain accurate daily records of the contractor's daily activities and the work performed, and of the labor, equipment and materials used • Photograph construction progress and catalog photos for future reference. • Review construction materials for Contract compliance • Review Contractor pay requests, including stored materials; track progress for certification of payment • Conduct observations of the installation and witness acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems • Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected • Assist with project audit/closeout • Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager • Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives and Construction Inspectors, testing services and subconsultants Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) certification • Ability to interpret construction schedules • Ability to problem-solve and provide possible solutions to the engineer • Thorough knowledge of materials, means, methods and equipment used on multi-disciplinary construction projects. • Experience with construction scheduling, cost controls, and quality (quality control/quality assurance). • Experience with preparing Daily Reports, Nonconformance Notifications, and other reports or documentation. • Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, construction document management platforms, Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software packages used on design and construction projects. • First Aid / CPR/AED certification. • Local candidates are preferred. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or combination of education and relevant experience • A minimum of 5 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects • Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction • Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents • Must be able to work in a team environment • Must be computer literate, experience with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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