Municipal Contract Administrator – Stantec

Job Title: Municipal Contract Administrator

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: Job description:Municipal Contract Administrator – ( 240003YL )DescriptionWe create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.Your OpportunityMorrison Hershfield now Stantec’s Infrastructure group provides planning, design and construction administration services for municipal infrastructure (watermain, storm, sanitary), roadway, road rehabilitation, transit/rail, bridge and related projects. We are currently seeking a Municipal Contract Administrator to complement our Field Services team, conducting fieldwork in the greater Toronto and surrounding area that will be out of the Markham office. The Municipal Contract Administrator will play a lead role in the delivery of inspection services with our Municipal clients. Due to expanding business opportunities in the local Toronto and elsewhere within the company, this position offers potential for growth in the areas of technical/professional development and project management. At times there may be some daily travel to perform administration and inspection-related duties in support of the Design Team and Engineer of Record projects.Your Key ResponsibilitiesConduct site meetings and issue minutes.Organize and control work to administer medium to large contractsEnsure work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications and qualityCheck contract documents and review design for obvious errorsApprove work and progress paymentsCarry out inspection activities to ensure conformanceCheck and inspect contractor’s work with drawings and related contract documentsConduct site surveys, confirming the scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment and materialsArrange site access and conduct a surveyCompile field data in report form for review of the project designerPrepare contract specifications, construction staging and traffic arrangement schemesAssess the scope of workMonitor staff levels, coaching junior staff as requiredManage the construction budget, act as liaison with clients and issue invoices as appropriateLiaise/coordinate with service providers for specialized inspections and/or testing to ensure the tasks are completed per the terms or reference, specifications or agreementAddress contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with the superintendent and other construction staffRecord of contractor activities in digital format.Accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds in accordance with approved design and contract specificationsPerform work within established guidelines, procedures and practicesAble to handle multiple assignmentsQualificationsYour Capabilities and CredentialsKnowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Contract Documents including Agreement, General Conditions of Contracts, and Special ProvisionsKnowledge of construction survey and layoutKnowledge of construction methods and materialsKnowledge of the requirements of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety act and Environmental Protection ActExperience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access)Experience working with MS Project or Primavera considered an assetExperience working with Builterra is an assetExcellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution, problem solving, and organizational skillsEducation and ExperiencePost-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology / TechnicianMinimum 6 years’ experience in municipal contract administrationDemonstrated Construction Administration experience as a Contract Administrator or the equivalent of 5 or more similar Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) or municipal projects with construction values of least between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000 or greater is an assetEither registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation, or Road Construction Senior Inspector (RCSI) with the ability to obtain (RCCA) designation.Prior MTO T131 Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an assetPrior experience working in a Municipal Environment is an assetThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-OttawaOther Locations : Canada-Ontario-TorontoOrganization : BC-1326 Transpt-CA MHG Ontario GTAEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : NoSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Nov 1, 2024, 1:01:55 PMReq ID: 240003YLStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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