Construction Contract Administrator

Construction Contract Administrator - ( 191925 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence.

HDR is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator to join the Construction and Field Services team in the Greater Toronto Area to work on provincial and municipal roadway and highway construction projects. The position will be responsible for coordinating an onsite team of technical professionals and inspectors to oversee the implementation of construction inspection and administration tasks while representing the client onsite, and liaising with client representatives.

Responsibilities

Provide administration of complex bridge, roadway and highway construction projects.

Oversee and ensure Contract Administration deliverables are completed in accordance with client requirements.

Lead, coordinate and monitor onsite inspection duties and tasks are completed, and inspector’s diaries are kept up to date and accurate.

Promote and oversee implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.

Maintain detailed daily diary of the contractor’s work, instructions provided, and overall issue and change management.

Review contractor activities are in accordance with the contract documents and requirements.

Provide oversight and confirmation of completed contract quantities are accurately calculated for processing progress and final payments.

Review, interpret, and analyze the Contractor’s initial critical path schedule to determine conformance to the contract, and provide regular review and analysis of monthly critical path schedules.

Supervise and perform quality assurance acceptance and inspection of construction works.

Coordinate specialty inspection and testing.

Liaise with the contractor and client representatives.

Chair and lead project meetings.

Provide interpretation and recommendation of contractor submittals.

Negotiate price agreements, change orders, claims and work directives.

Travel to projects across the province for extended periods of time.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years of experience in administering and inspecting road and highway construction projects.

Taken and passed the MTO T131 – Advanced Claims – Dispute Resolution training.

Experience administering municipal or highway construction projects.

Demonstrated experience as a Construction Contract Administrator on 2 or more Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) or municipal road projects with construction values of $5.0 Million or more.

Proven analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Laws and Regulations (Environmental, Health and Safety, etc.) and their application in construction contracts.

Ability to interpret critical path schedules.

Experience working with MS Project or Primavera (P6) would be considered a strong asset.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work.

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Demonstrated leadership abilities.

Valid Ontario driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle.

Required Qualifications

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