Contract Administrator – Municipal Engineering

Ottawa

Position Description

Ainley Group is currently seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Ottawa office. As a successful candidate, you will have successfully administered several municipal infrastructure projects, including road and linear water & wastewater projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviewing and thoroughly understanding contract drawings and documents, including participating in constructability reviews and providing feedback to the design team.
• Preparing for, coordinating, and leading preconstruction, regular bi-weekly, and post construction meetings with municipal clients, Contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders.
• Organizing and maintaining records of materials testing, quantities, and contractor performance related to site instructions and change orders.
• Preparing electronic forms, records, progress payment documents, performance certificates, and other documentation along with issuance of all related correspondence.
• Reviewing and responding to requests for information, claims for extra, complaints, and other inquiries.
• Supervising and mentoring on-site inspection staff.
• Liaising with municipal staff, contractors, the public, and others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Ontario providing contract administration of municipal infrastructure with a strong focus in roads, water & wastewater projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Ontario or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) and Road Construction Contract Administrator (rcca) would be an asset.
• Fluent in all Microsoft Office software programs; AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience would be an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction principles, standards, specifications, construction contract administration and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of applicable Laws and Regulations including
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety and their application in construction projects.
• Superior analytical, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and work life balance.
• Salary increase based on performance.
• Sick leave and personal leave.
• Comprehensive benefit plan upon hiring.
• Matched pension plan upon hiring.
• Participation in a company profit-sharing plan.

Career

• Continuous training and professional development.
• Reimbursement of professional association membership fees.
• Access to advanced technology tools.

And much more!