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