Black & Veatch

Contract Administrator - Tunnel Construction - Toronto

Black & Veatch$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license preferred.
  • Over 20 years of experience, including 10 years in major tunneling projects.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and preferred experience with Procore.
  • Expertise in legal/contractual agreements and risk management within the EPC process.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports.
  • Review documentation for disputes, including RFIs and change orders.
  • Assist owners in managing projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Utilize Project Management Information Systems, ideally Procore.
  • Communicate findings effectively to clients and design teams.
  • Coordinate with contractors and clients through regular interactions.
  • Lead construction administration phases, overseeing schedules and submittals.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Opportunities for both domestic and international field assignments.
  • Support for professional development and continuing education.
  • Participation in projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Req Id : 115755

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

The Contract Administrator will be responsible for leading projects through construction phases. Project types could include water transmission pipelines, water pump stations, wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations, water / wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. Skillset shall include coordinating and communicating with the EOR, sub-consultants, utility owners, contractor and other stakeholders performing office and field services during construction. They will also be expected to direct staff and perform client management activities to support our Water/Wastewater team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly progress reports
  • Prepare and review documentation for disputes, such as RFI responses, change order development, and issues or claim
  • Successfully assist owner managing and delivering projects on time and on budget
  • Utilize internal Project Management Information Systems. Procore experience preferred
  • Present findings to clients and design team through effective oral and written communication
  • Communicate effectively and coordinate with Contractor and clients through frequent interactions
  • Attend, when appropriate, monthly progress meetings and preconstruction meetings with the owner, contractor, and engineering design team
  • Lead and manage construction administration phases of projects for owner including schedule and submittal reviews, requests for information, correspondence, change requests, pay application processing, for ongoing construction projects
  • Manage and coordinate subconsultant firms for the program and monitor costs and invoices
  • Assist in preparation and review of client fee proposals and construction phase budgeting


Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering.
  • P.Eng. license
  • 20 + years including 10 years experience in major tunneling projects.
  • Excel, Bluebeam, Microsoft Suite, and Procore experience preferred.


Preferred Skills
  • Advanced legal/contractual agreements (clients/suppliers/subcontractors) and risk management expertise encompassing all aspects of the EPC process
  • Demonstrates expert contract claims experience with large/complex EPC project claims
  • Knowledgeable of project controls including CPM scheduling and cost engineering concepts
  • Excellent communicator to include presentation skills and proven effective writing skills
  • Advanced knowledge of EPC Industry
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Proven expertise at problem solving (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, and resolve)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Results orientated, interpersonal and team working skills


Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Typical home office or field office environment.
  • Typical construction site environment.
  • Typical home office environment.
  • Domestic or international short or long-term field assignments/projects may be required.


Competencies

Builds effective teams
Ensures accountability
Instills trust
Manages complexity
Optimizes work processes
Persuades
Plans and aligns

Salary Plan

CML: Commercial

Job Grade

018
In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: CAD - CAD

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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