Job Description

At Earthscape, we create beautiful, innovative custom playground sculptures and structures that inspire children and adults to creatively play. By partnering with some of the most prestigious Landscape Architecture firms in North America, we bring brilliant playground concepts to life. Our award-winning design-build firm is located just outside of Elmira, Ontario in Waterloo Region. Together, our ambitious team designs, engineers, builds and installs state-of-the-art timber playgrounds that become iconic and well-loved destination spaces. The work environment we've created is positive, productive, fun and rewarding. To see our one-of-a-kind projects, visit www.earthscapeplay.com. (http://www.earthscapeplay.com.) Currently, we are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our growing team. The role of this team member is best suited to someone who has experience negotiating contracts within the custom manufacturing or commercial construction industry, is action-oriented, hands on, and is comfortable working outside the box; our playgrounds don't fit within regular building code categories. The role:

• in consultation with senior management and project managers, review and negotiate playground construction agreements, including requests for quotation, requests for proposals, confidentiality agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts;
• prepare, develop and/or amend contracts and commercial agreements in a timely manner;
• establish strong working relationship and communicate effectively with playground concept designers, project managers and senior management to ensure service agreement terms are upheld;
• assist project staff with interpretation and practical application of contracts;
• assist in formation and administration of contracts with subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are communicated and executed by subcontractors;
• Oversee all invoicing and collections;
• ensure accurate files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract;
• collaborate with internal and external legal, finance, and operational departments, including communicating and explaining legal and budgetary issues;
• oversee capital projects for Earthscape Play and Earthscape Ontario, including on and off-site facilities and property management including cleaning, security, maintenance, parking, and grounds keeping;
• coordinates tenant occupancy of capital buildings and properties.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience in contract or project management in construction or manufacturing industry;
• postsecondary education in business, engineering or or equivalent experience in a related field;
• exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
• knowledge of construction law, negotiating and drafting contracts;
• understanding of construction planning, scheduling and management;
• ability to grasp technical and commercial issues, understanding how they fit in contractual context, and develop appropriate written positions;
• customer focused, and able to effectively manage priorities to remain flexible and adaptable in stressful situations;
• strong command of MS Office (including Word, Excel) and Google Suite;
• a growth mindset, and eagerness to learn from your mistakes;
• a creative mind and willingness to think outside the box.

What's in it for you? This job will offer you the opportunity to work on some of North America's most innovative playground projects. The pace, challenges and problem-solving opportunities will mean you are never bored. You will have the chance to develop and refine a wide variety of skills in our rapidly growing business. Your colleagues are dynamic, and highly skilled. They have an impressive range of backgrounds, skills and expertise. Compensation We believe in great compensation for great employees, and we reward our staff with a combination of:

• profit sharing and performance bonuses;
• employee share ownership options after one year of employment;
• extended health and dental benefits;
• social events such as summer BBQs, annual golf tournament;
• tuition reimbursement.

Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000 per year based on experience
Accommodations: We are committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us of this when you apply and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Pre-employment checks: As part of our selection process, successful candidates may be required to consent to background checks relevant to the role, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, criminal offence and driver's license record. Safety protocols: For more information about our COVID safety protocols, please reach out to our team.