Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator

Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator - (SITE_REP.8)

Job Title: Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator

Location: Markham

Category: Pump Stations, Wastewater Treatment / Water Resource Recovery, Water Treatment

Job Type: Contract with benefits and potential for extension or transition to full-time.

About Us:

An employee-owned, Canadian company, Associated Engineering provides a broad base of consulting engineering services in the infrastructure, water, transportation, environmental, building, energy, and asset management sectors. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and a Platinum Club member of this prestigious award program.

Job Description:

We currently have an opening for a Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator. You will be responsible for providing on-site representation and construction services for multi-discipline construction projects in the water and wastewater sector. Project locations will be in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Overseeing the on-site construction of various infrastructure/water engineering projects.
• Reviewing and helping prepare associated construction contract documentation.
• Engaging in daily contract administration duties and site inspection duties to monitor and document Contractor progress, workmanship, and conformance with the contract documents.
• Communicating regularly with the Associated Engineering, Client, and Contractor project teams and actively participating in project construction meetings.
• Serving as Associated Engineering’s Representative in communicating with the public and other stakeholders through the duration of the construction contract.
• Participating in opportunities for providing general design and project design including analysis, testing, and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure.
• Contributing to all phases of projects from proposal writing, preliminary and detailed design, construction administration support, and Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Engaging in a collaborative work environment with your team, as well as other disciplines and offices.
• Complying with and working within a COR certified environment and performing all duties in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and applicable legislation.

What you will bring to the table:

• Undergraduate degree in Civil, Process, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution or Diploma in Construction, Construction Management, from an accredited college.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with PEO or eligible for registration; or, registered with designation(s) from OACETT, is an asset.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in a Construction Site Representative / Contract Administrator / Construction/Project Management role.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater treatment facility design and/or construction.
• 10+ years of progressive experience with multi-discipline design coordination and construction.
• Experience with contract administration and on-site inspection principles, practices, and techniques.
• Experience working for a consulting engineering firm, construction firm, and/or a municipality is an asset.
• Working knowledge of construction contract interpretation and construction acts.
• Proven experience in preparing various contract administration paperwork including agendas, minutes, daily logs, photographic records, requests for information, testing reports, change orders, deficiency lists, and construction payment certificates.
• Familiarity with applicable local building/construction codes.
• Experience with project scheduling software in assessing construction progress compared to tendered schedule.
• Working knowledge of construction products, materials, and equipment.
• Inspection and conformance of construction works with contract documents and engineering design.
• Experience with review of traffic management plans for conformance and implementation per Ontario Traffic Manual - Book 7.
• Experience with interpretation of specifications, plans, and regulations.
• Experience with preparing engineering sketches, technical specifications, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation.
• Experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical/process systems, as well as post-construction warranty services.
• Experience with administration/management of projects involving reservoirs, soil management scope, roads, bridges, culverts, drainage structures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.
• Ability to apply training & maintain valid construction safety certificates – working at heights, confined space, WHMIS, First-Aid, CPR level A, and/or automated external defibrillator (AED) training.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, and the latest version of AutoCAD.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including use of email and videoconferencing technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a committed team player.
• Proven organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Maintaining a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Ontario.

Education: Post-Secondary Diploma

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.