The opportunity:Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated
Contract Administrator to join our team in our
Markham office. You will join the dynamic Water Division who are active on multi-discipline design and construction projects for a variety of public and private sector clients.
This position is a full-time position where you will be responsible for providing on-site representation and construction services for multi-discipline construction projects in the water and wastewater sector. Project locations will be in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas.
What we offer: - Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
- Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
- Salary range of: $95,000 - $115,000
- Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company's long term growth & success
- Matching company pension program, increasing over time
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employee and family assistance programs
- Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
- Generous paid vacation
- Paid office closure over December holiday break
- Industry leading paid sick time
- Maternity/paternity leave top up program
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
- Active Young Professional group
- Formal mentoring programs
- Paid professional development hours
- Capacity building seminars
- Engineer In Training programs
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
- Company-wide social events
- Regular lunch-and-learns
- Community volunteer opportunities
What you'll do:- Overseeing the on-site construction of various water engineering/energy/infrastructure projects in the GTA and GTHA.
- Reviewing technical solutions and implementations along with executing associated construction contract documentation.
- Engaging in daily contract administration duties as well as site inspection duties to monitor and document Contractor progress, workmanship, and conformance with the contract documents.
- Communicating regularly with the Associated Engineering, Client and Contractor project teams.
- Actively involved in project construction meetings.
- Serving as Associated Engineering's Representative in communicating with the public and other stakeholders through the duration of the construction contract.
- Participating in opportunities for providing general design and project design including analysis, testing, and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure.
- Participating in opportunities for contributing to all phases of projects from proposal writing, preliminary and detailed design, construction administration support, and Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
- Engaging in a collaborative work environment with your team, as well as other disciplines and offices.
- Complying and working within COR certified environment and performing all duties in accordance with those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act and applicable legislation.
Does this sound like you? - Undergraduate degree in Civil, Process, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution or Diploma in Construction, Construction Management, from an accredited college.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with PEO or eligible for registration; or, registered with designation(s) from OACETT, is an asset.
- Interest in pursuing a career in construction contract administration and on-site construction inspection.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in a Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator / Construction/Project Management role, is required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in water / wastewater treatment facility design and/or construction, is required.
- 10+ years of progressive experience with multi-discipline design coordination and construction, is required.
- Experience with contract administration and on-site inspection principles, practices, and techniques is required.
- Experience working for a consulting engineering firm, construction firm, and/or a municipality is an asset.
- Working knowledge of construction contract interpretation and construction acts. Experience with monitoring and coordinating activities on a construction project including liaising with the Client, Contractors, Approvals Bodies, and Public, as required.
- Proven experience with preparing various contract administration paperwork including agendas, minutes, daily logs, photographic records, request for information, testing reports, change orders, deficiency lists, construction payment certificates.
- Familiarity with applicable local building / construction codes.
- Experience with project scheduling computer software in assessing construction progress compared to tendered schedule.
- Working knowledge of construction products, materials, and equipment, is required. Inspection and conformance of construction works with contract documents and engineering design.
- Experience with review of traffic management plans for conformance and implementation per Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 7.
- Experience with interpretation of specifications, plans, and regulations.
- Experience with preparing engineering sketches, technical specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation.
- Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical/process systems, as well as post-construction warranty services.
- Experience with administration/management of projects involving reservoirs, soil management scope, roads, bridges, culverts, drainage structures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
- Ability to apply training & maintaining valid construction safety certificates - working at heights, confined space, WHMIS, First-Aid, CPR level A, and/or automated external defibrillator (AED) training, is required.
- Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and the latest version of AutoCAD.
- Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including use of email and videoconferencing technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Committed team player.
- Proven organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Maintaining a valid driver's licence and ability to travel within Ontario.
JOB CODE: CA.37 
