We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking to add bench strength to the Infrastructure group in Ottawa. If you are a Senior Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to join an award-winning company, apply today and explore our culture of People. Purpose. Possibilities.

Your Key Responsibilities Direct, organize, and control work to administer medium to large contracts. Work on moderate to complex problems requiring thorough analysis of situations or data. Ensure work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications, and quality standards. Check contract documents and review designs for errors. Coordinate your team’s inspection activities to ensure conformance with specifications and contract documents. Confirm that work on contracts proceeds in accordance with approved designs and contract specifications. Review and prepare recommendations via memo format for clients in response to RFC's, change orders, claims, change proposals, RFI's or EOT's. Review and issue responses to RFC's in collaboration with the project manager and client. Manage progress payment reviews and approvals. Review claims before presenting them to the project manager and client. Prepare and issue instruction notices with collaboration from the PM and customer. Mentor and coach junior staff and monitor and advise on staff levels and requirements for your project team. Champion an engaged safety culture and foster a positive and collaborative team culture. Your Capabilities and Credentials Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS) and Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD). Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act. Knowledge of construction survey and layout. Knowledge of construction methods and materials. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation and conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access). Experience working with MS Project or Primavera is considered an asset. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Education and Experience           Experience as a Construction Contract Administrator or equivalent for 5 or more years.           Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.           Minimum 5 years of experience in MTO infrastructure construction.           Registration as a professional engineer with PEO, or as a technician or technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T.           Equivalent work experience may be considered.        Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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