Job Description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting and engineering firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is part of Dar Group, one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading architecture, engineering, project management and energy consultancy groups.

Job Summary

TYLin Canada is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies.

Our Vaughan office is seeking a Contract Administrator for administering high-profile municipal servicing infrastructure construction contracts including project(s) for Infrastructure Ontario. This position will report to the Construction Management Team Lead, Land Development, and will require a minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection roles. The candidate will be responsible for the administration of Contracts on large scale development projects, including verifying Payment Certificates, documenting construction processes, chairing site meetings, assisting with preparing tender documents, and liaising between the Client, Contractor, and Municipalities.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As a Contract Administrator your role will be to monitor and control progress of the work for projects at a senior level.
• Coordination and liaise between Clients, Contractors, and other agencies.
• Attend and chair site meetings, take meeting notes, and prepare site meeting minute reports
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status, site issues and project quality and resolve issues as required
• Identify and resolve construction issues
• Monitor Contract quantities and prepare Change Directives and Change Orders as needed
• Prepare monthly Payment Certificates
• Detailed daily report and record keeping
• Review and approve Shop Drawings and Submittals
• Management of responses to Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s RFI\xe2\x80\x99s and clarification requests
• Evaluate contractor performance to ensure project deliverables and quality standards are achieved
• Follow all construction safety procedures and policies including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Implement and monitor inspection procedures in accordance with professional and corporate guidelines
• Be able to work extended hours as the project requires
• Mentor junior team members on the various facets of site inspection and contract administration.
• Complete all tasks accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision. Other responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 5+ years of direct experience in a Contract Administration and Site Inspection role is required.
• Experience in managing large scale land development projects
• Extensive experience with construction of Sanitary and Storm Sewers, and Watermains.
• MTO Class \xe2\x80\x98G\xe2\x80\x99 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in good standing and access to a personal vehicle
• Strong record keeping abilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability
• Ability to interpret Contract Documents and Engineering Drawings
• Knowledge of Canadian Contract Law including the Construction Lien Act
• First Aid and CPR, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, OTM Book 7 training is considered an asset however, training will be provided
• Survey knowledge using total station and GPS technology is considered an asset
• Strong MS office experience
• Ability to work as part of a team of Site Inspectors, Contract Administrators and Engineers in an open and sharing environment
• Creative and innovative thinker with sound technical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, associates, and clients
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work in fast paced, highly charged environment
• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients\xe2\x80\x99 toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (\xe2\x80\x98AODA\xe2\x80\x99). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at . TYLin remains committed to complying with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements, as such this role may be situated in a jurisdiction with masking or vaccinate or test requirements to attend office or client locations (controlled location). You should ask your manager about this prior to starting. Should you be subject to the requirements, you are required to disclose your vaccination status within the first week of starting or before entering a controlled location, whichever comes first.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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