Contract Administrator - Construction
CA-ON-Toronto
GFT
Req #: 12770
Type: Full-Time
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Responsibilities: GFT is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Construction Services Group! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto, Ontario office. Construction Services At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you'll be challenged to do: As a Contract Administrator you will play a key role in ensuring construction and rehabilitation activities adhere to contract specifications, standards, and client expectations. In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following: * Perform Contract Administration duties throughout all the phases of construction and rehabilitation ensuring adherence to contract specifications. * Act as the owner's representative during construction with assistance from design engineer/s and field inspectors. * Prepare monthly progress payment certificates and issue Change Orders. * Review Contractor's submissions including but not limited to; traffic control plans (in light of OTM Book 7), shop drawings, schedule, paving and concrete pour plans, watermain commissioning plan etc. * Coordinate with material testing firm to ensure all mix designs and specified materials are approved in advance of construction. * Chair pre-construction, pre-pave, pre-concrete pour meetings * Review and respond to contractor's RFIs * Must be able to manage change on a fast-moving project and where necessary and achieve resolution in a timely manner. * Be a team player and comfortable with partnering principles and best practice. * Issue Certificate of Substantial Performance per Construction Act. * Develop necessary contractual responses in a timely manner with a goal of positioning the owner as a pro-active leader rather than reactive responder. * Train junior staff in inspections and contract administration * Occasional site visits to support site inspections. Qualifications: What you will bring to our firm: * P.Eng or C.E.T. * Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Contract Administration and Inspections. Design experience is a strong asset. * In-depth knowledge of OPSD/OPSS standards and construction staging. * Good understanding of Occupation H&S Act, the Construction Act, OPSS MUNI 100 General Conditions and Ontario Regulation 406/1excess soil management. * Proficient in the use of Builterra platform (Dailies, Progress Payment, Tendering) * Eng communication, documentation, and coordination skills * Recognized as eligible or active under MTO RAQS is a strong asset. Compensation: The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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