Contract Administrator

Job Description

Join a dynamic team involved in the renovation of a significant heritage site in Ottawa. This project aims to house the Supreme Court and requires a contract administrator to lead day-to-day construction administration, ensuring compliance with design specifications and facilitating communication among stakeholders. This role provides an opportunity to work on a $500 million project involving government entities and large contractors, offering valuable experience in architecture and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction administration including site reviews, reporting, and interpretation of contract documents.
• Monitor construction progress, identify issues, and proactively communicate concerns to the project team.
• Review and process contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, progress billings, and change orders in collaboration with the design team.
• Prepare and issue architectural field reports, deficiency lists, and construction logs on a regular basis.
• Conduct on-site quality control to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and performance standards.
• Facilitate communication between the client, contractor, and design team to support efficient resolution of site issues.
• Represent the design team at site meetings, tracking action items and ensuring follow-through.
• Support the Project Architect with documentation, contract conformance, and milestone inspections.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of supplemental sketches and construction clarifications.
• Ensure that work aligns with project goals, budgets, timelines, and sustainability objectives.

• Security clearance eligibility (Reliability clearance).
• Experience with construction projects valued at $10 million or more, related to buildings/facilities.
• Excellent communication skills and strong teamwork attributes.
• Senior level of experience as a Contract Administrator (7-10+ years of experience).
• Ability to be on-site 5 days a week in Ottawa.

• Heritage site/building experience.
• Justice/courthouse experience.
• Strong document control experience.

The position requires 5 days per week on-site in Ottawa, with a 40-hour workweek. The work environment is collaborative and focused on achieving the project's goals efficiently. The role involves significant interaction with a multi-disciplinary team committed to sustainable practices and excellence.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON. A propos d'Actalent:

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