Contract Administrator- Construction

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator with a background in municipal infrastructure and rehabilitation projects to join our Construction Services team in the Greater Toronto Area. You will play a key role in ensuring construction and rehabilitation activities adhere to contract specifications, standards, and client expectations.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform Contract Administration duties throughout all the phases of construction and rehabilitation ensuring adherence to contract specifications.
• Act as the owner’s representative during construction with assistance from design engineer/s and field inspectors.
• Prepare monthly progress payment certificates and issue Change Orders.
• Review Contractor’s submissions including but not limited to; traffic control plans (in light of OTM Book 7), shop drawings, schedule, paving and concrete pour plans, watermain commissioning plan etc.
• Coordinate with material testing firm to ensure all mix designs and specified materials are approved in advance of construction.  
• Chair pre-construction, pre-pave, pre-concrete pour meetings
• Review and respond to contractor’s RFIs
• Must be able to manage change on a fast-moving project and where necessary and achieve resolution in a timely manner.
• Be a team player and comfortable with partnering principles and best practice.
• Issue Certificate of Substantial Performance per Construction Act.
• Develop necessary contractual responses in a timely manner with a goal of positioning the owner as a pro-active leader rather than reactive responder.
• Train junior staff in inspections and contract administration
• Occasional site visits to support site inspections.

What You Bring to the Team:

• P.Eng or C.E.T.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Contract Administration and Inspections. Design experience is a strong asset.
• In-depth knowledge of OPSD/OPSS standards and construction staging.
• Good understanding of Occupation H&S Act, the Construction Act, OPSS MUNI 100 General Conditions and Ontario Regulation 406/1excess soil management.
• Proficient in the use of Builterra platform (Dailies, Progress Payment, Tendering)
• Eng communication, documentation, and coordination skills
• MTO project experience would be considered a strong asset.

Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives – so how can we shape it for the better?
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
 
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

 Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accruals
• We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer:
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to internal and external training programs
• Support active participation in professional organizations

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Guelph, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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