R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) is currently seeking an Intermediate Contract Administrator with a minimum of 5 years of civil construction, contract administration and client relationship management skills to join the Public Field Services Group. This role requires an individual with an extensive civil construction background as well as an in depth understanding of consultant roles and responsibilities.

As a member of the Field Services Team, you will be involved in various municipal projects, including urban road/services reconstructions.

We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for our Orangeville or Mississauga offices based on project location.

Role Specifics

Reporting to a senior manager, this individual is responsible for administrative oversight of assigned construction projects, with the following typical duties:

• Review and comment on constructability aspects of design drawings;
• Prepare tender and contract documents;
• Assist in contract negotiation and award processes;
• Liaise with the Owner, Contractor, and other project stakeholders as required;
• Organize and chair project progress meetings;
• Visit sites regularly to stay abreast of construction developments;
• Review contractor progress payment draws/proper invoices and issue or assist with payment verification / certification;
• Review/assess contractor change requests and claims and negotiate if/as required;
• Review project as built information;
• Various other duties as required or assigned

Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to facilitate administration and inspection support requirements of assigned projects.

A valid driver’s license and regular access to a vehicle are mandatory to commute to project locations.

Qualified Candidates Should Have:

• A minimum of 5 years of civil construction and field inspection, contract administration and client relationship management experience in road construction
• A diploma or education in a related discipline
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Sharepoint
• Ability to understand and interpret Contract Documents and Drawings
• Working knowledge of basic building code applications, Canadian Building Standards and Regulations that govern
• Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold OACETT rcca and MTO Construction Contract Administrator designations
• Knowledge of Construction materials, building trades, means and methods of the construction process, project scheduling, and the contractual obligations of sub-contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers through the construction process
• Understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations, along with OTC Book 7 and traffic control measures
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Determination to set and manage priorities to meet all deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work detached from base support staff

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients, while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RRSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Performance-driven bonusing
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• Wellbeing benefit
• Active social committees
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, Indigenous, and International sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with nine office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines including air and noise, asset management, buildings, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage and peer review, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, transit, water and wastewater and well drilling & diagnostics.

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