Contract Administrator - Tunnel Construction - Toronto

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Markham, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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

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

Benefits

• health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more.
• performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior