Assistant Contract Administrator - ( 2400040S )

Description

We 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 Opportunity

Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec's Transportation group provides planning, design, and construction administration services for roadway, highway, transit/rail, bridge, and related projects. We are currently seeking a contract administrator to complement our transportation team in Ottawa and play a lead role in the delivery of environmental assessment and functional/preliminary and detailed design assignments primarily for public sector clients. Due to expanding business opportunities in Ontario and elsewhere within the company, this position offers growth in the areas of technical/professional development and project management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• The Assistant Construction Administrator shall work on all aspects of administering a construction contract, including but not limited to:

• Assists with monitoring and calculation of production rates

• Assists with monitoring compliance with and administering terms of operational constraints of the contract

• Assist with monitoring of compliance to commitments of and administering construction contract provisions regarding the Contractor's Quality Control Performance Measures

• Checks and inspects construction activities and operations, and works to ensure compliance with the contract documents, drawings, and specifications

• Conducts site surveys, confirms scope of work, obtains relevant information, equipment and materials, and maintains quality and payment records in a daily diary for the work completed

• Compiles field/test data in a report form

• Liaise/coordinate with service providers for specialized inspections and/or testing to ensure the tasks are completed under the terms or reference, specifications, or agreement

• Attend site meetings as required

• Obtain video / photographic records as required

• Record, review, and address contractor questions and clarifications by reporting to the Contract Administrator for resolution if not already provided to the contractor

• Attend site meetings and reconnaissance on-site

• Able to handle multiple priorities without losing focus

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Prior experience working on MTO or City of Ottawa projects is an asset

• Able to work on weekends and nights, as required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Proficiency with MS Office

• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle

• Detail oriented

Education and Experience

• A Post Secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology / Technician

• Minimum 4 years experience in engineering/construction working on transportation structures projects

• Either registration as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training with PEO as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.

• Designation as determined by OACETT as a Road Construction Senior Inspector (RCSI) or Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) is an asset

Position will work in office and field setting. Visits construction sites and works in outside weather conditions.

This 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-Ottawa

Organization : BC-1328 Transpt-CA MHG Ontario East & Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 1, 2024, 1:42:07 PM

Req ID: 2400040S

Stantec 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