Construction Contract Administrator

Overview

Oversee construction contracts and site work for water and wastewater projects.

Key Responsibilities

• payment certification
• document management
• change order review
• qa/qc review
• progress reporting
• site supervision

Tasks

-Provides a public relations role to the public on construction projects, where applicable. -Reviews requests for payment draws from Contractors and prepares payment certifications to the project owner in a timely manner. -Prepares documents and maintains file management of projectrelated information including correspondence, reports, and pictures. -Communicates with and makes recommendations to the Project Manager, Client and design team to resolve site issues. -Reviews change orders and field orders for reasonableness of pricing and constructability. -Provides the Project Manager and/or Client with updates on project progress or delays. -Observing and reviewing projects during construction, monitoring conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations. -Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC) -Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information. -Monitoring the progress of construction activities, ensuring cost, schedule and quality standards are met. -Daily oversight and supervision of the site inspector(s) for assigned projects and administration of the construction contract.

Requirements

• construction degree
• cpm scheduling
• water/wastewater
• microsoft office
• problem solving
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Is committed and enjoys working in an environment to understand and solve problems quickly and efficiently. -Technical degree/diploma/certificate in the construction industry or equivalent in a contract administration role with supervisory responsibility. -Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule. -Working knowledge of local, and provincial building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions. -Ability to prepare and interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material. -Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team and independently. -Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling. -Minimum of 5 years of experience. Previous experience with watermains, sewers and/or Water and Wastewater Treatment construction projects. -Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products.

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About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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