Contract Administrator - Municipal & Transportation Design

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 continuing growth, CIMA+ has an immediate opening for a Contract Administrator working out of the Mississauga, Ontario Office. This position will provide the opportunity to join our innovative and dynamic municipal infrastructure group, providing support for a multitude of engineering disciplines including, linear infrastructure and road reconstruction. You will be working on a variety of infrastructure projects including municipal road construction, water supply and distribution, and waste and stormwater collection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Management of inspection services and quality assurance
• Manage the measurement of construction progress and the preparation of payment certificates
• Management of written and photographic record keeping including the submission of reports
• Review and provide recommendations of Contract Change Requests and Claims
• Provide conflict resolution and field solutions with respect to unforeseen construction issues
• Management of responses to Contractor’s RFI’s and clarification requests
• Attend and lead construction progress meetings
• Liaise with the contractor, client and Municipal officials on project updates and progress, including preparation and issuance of project reports
• Familiarity with current traffic control regulations
• Familiarity with relevant environmental regulations, municipal approvals, and local by-laws
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 5 years of contract administration or relevant experience in linear infrastructure and road reconstruction.
• A thorough knowledge of construction and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices including contract administration relating to changes, claims and delays.
• Experience with contracts involving micro tunnelling and other trenchless technologies
• Experienced in project planning, risk management, cost management, schedule management and preparation/administration of contract documents and specifications
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• MTO Class ‘G’ driver’s license in good standing and access to a personnel vehicle
• Effective communicator possessing demonstrated skills in dealing with other staff, contractors, and the public, with matters arising from construction projects
• Positive attitude with good leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, and employment record
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess working knowledge of the Occupation Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, and Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS) for Municipal projects
• Must be certified or eligible to be certified by either OACETT or PEO.
• Knowledge of working with Builterra or Procore (an asset)
• Demonstrate skills in the use of computer utilizing programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employe…