Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business \xe2\x80\x93 reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do \xe2\x80\x93 the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology \xe2\x80\x93 we\'re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed \xe2\x80\x93 today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

At Jacobs, we\xe2\x80\x99re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining, Jacobs, you\xe2\x80\x99ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

When it comes to environmental consulting, we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on cleaning up our communities today to improve tomorrow. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a contract administrator for the construction of a contaminated mine water treatment plant near the Town of Faro, Yukon, Canada. Jacobs has designed the Permanent Water Treatment Plant (PWTP),a key part of the Faro Mine Remediation Project, for the Government of Canada and will serve as the Engineer of Record (EoR) during construction. Jacobs\xe2\x80\x99 primary role consists of field reviews, quality assurance, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, communicating with on-site stakeholders (contractor, Main construction manager, etc), and keeping the EoR\xe2\x80\x99s informed. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also report and work closely with the Jacobs\xe2\x80\x99 field team to: manage documentation and ensure timely upload and responses, manage the team SharePoint site and ensure folder structures/document control is up to date and concise, as well as . maintain and manage documentation logs for RFIs, submittals, and other construction related documents.

The expectation is that work will start in March 2024 with design team discussions and project documentation familiarization and will continue to October 2024 when the construction season ends. This will be a one-year flex contract position. This role has the option of extending into future construction seasons. The contract administrator can work remotely but being based in Whitehorse is an asset if occasional trips to the site are required.

Please note: This position allows you to work remotely (ideally in Pacific or Mountain time zone to align to site hours) or relocate to Whitehorse to work in the Jacobs Whitehorse office. Preference may be given to individuals who live in or are willing to relocate to this office. Here\xe2\x80\x99s What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need:

• Strong understanding and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Working knowledge of typical platforms (Bluebeam, SharePoint, ProjectWise, Teams).

• Previous experience with common General Contractor platforms (e.g. Kahua, Procore) is a benefit, but not required.

• Experience with leading and managing documentation control of RFIs, submittals, schedules, expenses, and staffing schedules.

• 2 to 3 years of administrative support experience.

Ideally, You\xe2\x80\x99ll Also Have:

• Experience with supporting construction sites.

At Jacobs, we\xe2\x80\x99re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

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