Contract Administrator

Overview

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.

Dillon’s Land Development group is looking for a Junior Contract Administrator to fill an existing vacancy for our multidisciplinary team of professionals.

You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

This position is based at our Vaughan office. This is a field‑based role, which offers a dynamic schedule that fluctuates with project needs.

• Execute and support daily activities in the contract administration department for the construction of land development and municipal infrastructure projects related to water supply, sewers, roads, stormwater management, drainage, site grading, and erosion control.
• Conduct site visits to collect data, record quantities, observe construction progress/methods, provide project coordination, attend site meetings, and writing of daily progress reports
• Contribute in office with contract take-offs and cost estimates and the preparation of tender specifications and assessment schedules
• Become familiar with applicable design codes, standards, specifications, and guidelines used in the engineering/construction industry
• Assure that client's needs are identified, monitored, and addressed in a timely manner
• Provide clear and concise communication with internal and external stakeholders as required
• Participate in training courses as requested

• Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related fields
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization and interpersonal skills,
• including the ability to work in a team environment
• Motivated and dedicated to self‑development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s license and access to a vehicle

• Hands‑on experience with topographic surveying equipment is considered an asset

$60,500 - $75,000

Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region. Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law.

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

• Employee share purchase plan – Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package – Comprehensive health benefits, Generous retirement savings plan, Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options – Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work…