Team Lead, Contract Administration - Municipal & Transportation Design

Full-time
Sector Name:
Infrastructure
Employee Type:
Regular
Compensation: CAD 97360 - CAD 133870 - yearly
Company Description   Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.
Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.
At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.
At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.
Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description  CIMA+’s Infrastructure team combines top-notch skills with an intimate understanding of the local community to deliver customized infrastructure services for municipalities and real-estate developers. We have delivered hundreds of projects across Canada, including innovative solutions for the full spectrum of water and wastewater assets, on time and on budget.

We support clients from start to finish, whether for building brand new or assessing, repairing, and expanding on existing infrastructure. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!
Due to our continued growth, CIMA+ is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Lead, Contract Administration to support infrastructure projects. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join our dynamic Municipal Infrastructure team and contribute to the successful delivery of a wide range of infrastructure projects, including municipal road reconstruction, water supply and distribution, wastewater and stormwater collection systems.
This position will be based in one of our  Burlington, Kitchener, Mississauga, or Bowmanville  offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and manage contract administration teams on multiple construction projects
Oversee inspection services and ensure quality assurance is maintained across all projects
Supervise the measurement of construction progress and approve payment certificates
Direct and manage project documentation, including written and photographic records, and ensure timely submission of progress reports
Review and provide strategic recommendations on contract change requests, claims, and potential disputes
Provide guidance and field solutions for unforeseen construction issues and support conflict resolution
Coordinate and respond to Contractor RFIs and requests for clarifications
Chair and lead construction progress meetings, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders
Act as the main liaison between contractors, clients, and municipal officials, ensuring consistent updates and reporting on project status
Ensure compliance with relevant traffic control regulations, environmental requirements, municipal approvals, and local by-laws
Support continuous improvement and mentorship of junior contract administration staff
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications   Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, proactive, and positive approach
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in contract administration within municipal infrastructure, transportation, or water/wastewater projects
Strong knowledge of construction methods, contract documents, specifications, and…