Field Contract Administrator - Civil Infrastructure

Available Position: Contract Administrator
About Accardi Engineering Group
Accardi Engineering Group is an ISO 45001(2018) and COR™ certified consulting firm that was founded in 2013. We are a local Canadian owned firm that provides Civil Engineering services to municipalities and public agencies in Ontario. We are a dynamic team of Professional Civil Engineers, Water Resource Engineers, Project Managers, Technologists, Technicians, Contract Administrators, Site Inspectors, and Administrative Staff. Accardi Engineering Group is a growing full service civil engineering consulting firm with employees with varying expertise from municipal infrastructure design to construction inspection and contract administration, dealing specifically with public sector municipal projects. Since 2013, our team has delivered over 100 public sector municipal projects ranging from watermain, storm and sanitary sewer replacement and/or rehabilitation to full road reconstruction and urbanization. Our team has been at the forefront of current and innovative technologies that provide our clients the most feasible, cost sensitive and up to date solutions in the market.As a Contract Administrator, you will take on a pivotal role in ensuring the successful execution of construction projects. You will supervise our dedicated Construction Inspectors, oversee their work and provide guidance to ensure projects are completed in accordance with contractual obligations and quality standards. Your expertise will be essential in reviewing and understanding relevant standards and special provisions, interpreting contract drawings and specifications, and liaising with contractors and clients to facilitate smooth projectdelivery.A key aspect of this role involves inspecting construction operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality standards, and safety regulations. You’ll be responsible for verifying quantities, preparing progress reports, and maintaining meticulous documentation to track project milestones and ensure transparency in project management.Our Contract Administrators actively resolve issues and negotiate any extra work needed to execute each project successfully. We build working relationships with project stakeholders to ease interactions and promote adherence to contract documents.Key Position and Requirements
Supervising Construction Inspectors;
Reviewing and understanding relevant OPSS and contract special provisions;
Interpreting requirements and details of contract drawings and specifications;
Inspecting construction operations from time to time to ensure compliance with contract documents, quality and safety standards;
Verifying quantities, preparing progress reports and maintaining documentation;
Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing the contractor’s critical path schedules;
As an extension of theseefforts, the Egis Canada CA team reconciles progress payments in a timely manner and maintains compliance with the prompt payment requirements defined by contract documents and statutory regulations;
Proactively looking for issues, recommending mitigation measures, evaluating incidents early and adapting as needed;
Promoting and overseeingcompliance with health and safety regulations;
Preparing reporting, quantity measurements, claims and payment certifications.Liaising with contractors and clients, and;
Other duties as assigned.Education And Experience
Registered as an EIT, if applicable, or P. Eng. with PEO or rcca with OACETT;
University degree or College diploma in Civil Engineering;
Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications;
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), familiarity with AutoCAD and Civil 3D would be considered an asset;
Excellent communication,problem solving and attention to detail skills;
Demonstrated willingnessto learn;
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
Possess a valid driver’slicense and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance;
Ability to work flexibleschedules and travel to site locations within the area;
Demonstrated experience as a Contract Administrator, Resident Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Assistant supporting these roles on at least two (2) previous projects;
5+ years experience in watermain, sanitary, storm, and/or grade construction on road construction projects.Position will primarily work in the field.Benefits Summary
Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Primary Location :
Canada-Ontario-ConcordWe are a full service, civil engineering, consulting firm with expertise in municipal infrastructure design, construction and contract administration dealing specifically with public sector municipal projects
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