Job Description

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive \xe2\x80\x93 and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that\xe2\x80\x99s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

The Halton office is looking for Contract Administrators to join their team in a full-time permanent position.

Duties:

• Provide general administration during construction, including approval of alternatives in materials and procedures, review and approve shop drawings.
• Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets/summaries for change directives, change orders, RFI payment certificates construction progress and final construction cost forecast for each project under construction.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, and review and provide comments on contractors\xe2\x80\x99 schedules.
• Perform random field checks of major contract items to verify the payment certificate quantities measured by the site inspector and investigate and address discrepancies found during monthly audits.
• Review, negotiate, and provide recommendations to the client about contractor claims for extra work.
• Prepare and process monthly progress estimates.
• Oversee construction to identify any lapses in quality or consistency by contract.
• Review and comment on contractor\xe2\x80\x99s traffic control plan as per OTM Book 7.
• Arranging, chairing and minuting pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
• Review contractor\xe2\x80\x99s RFIs and provide response.
• Administer quality assurance during construction including coordination with sub-consultants for material testing, etc.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status and construction issues.
• Coordinate site inspection staff.
• Other duties as required where appropriate for the position.

Qualifications:

• University Degree or 3-year College Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Membership in PEO/OACETT is an asset.
• 10 years demonstrated municipal linear projects construction contract administration experience.
• Experience in supervising Construction Site Inspectors.
• Demonstrates superior English communication skills both oral and written.
• Proven, advanced level Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, team environment.
• Must have a valid G license and a reliable vehicle.

Your better starts here

We don\xe2\x80\x99t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It\xe2\x80\x99s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.