Contract Specialist- Independent Contractor

Come Join Us!
“We want to build an organization where everyone loves their job and their leaders care for them.”
Over the last 30 years, TULLOCH has built a robust multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm recognized Canada-wide for its strengths in the diverse service offerings and commitment to excellence. TULLOCH’s innovative use of emerging technologies to improve both the efficiency and quality of work is core to everything TULLOCH. This approach, along with our extreme work ethic, makes us a service provider of choice for many clients.
Based in Ontario , the Contract Administrator, rcca, will report to the Project Manager and will have a wide range of duties which ultimately focus on administering MTO contracts. You will be part of a team that offers services primarily to the provincial government, administering large-scale construction projects on highways throughout Ontario. The team acts as a liaison between the Ministry of Transportation and the construction contractor undertaking the work, administering the construction contract, inspecting for adherence to specifications, handling quantity calculations, processing progress payments, etc. This is a new position and the salary range is $75,000 - $110,000 annually.
What You’ll Do:
The Contract Administrator will be part of the TULLOCH Contract Administration team. You will:

Administer Ministry of Transportation Contracts through monitoring, correspondence, and attending meetings
Supervise inspection staff, provide necessary training, coordinate activities, and ensure timely deliverables
Maintain client and contractor relationships
Perform Quality Control of deliverables ensuring they are timely, complete, and meet Ministry standards, while ensuring all recordkeeping is thorough and accurate
Undertake budget control, including working within an established budget, reviewing timesheets and monitoring expenses, ensuring all time and expenses are accounted for in the Weekly Status Reports, and bringing budget concerns to Project Manager
Manage subconsultant agreements
Please note that this job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility that will ever be required of an employee in the job.
Who You Are:

You hold the rcca (Road Construction Contract Administrator) certification with OACETT
You can travel away from home for extended periods of time
You enjoy writing reports used by clients
You are always keen to try something new
You work hard until the job is done
You go where others will not or cannot because you love a challenge
You are trusted with the freedom and responsibility to work independently while contributing to overall team success
What You Should Bring:
The ideal candidate will have completed a postsecondary program, preferably in Civil Engineering. Additionally, you should have:

Minimum of 2 previous MTO or Municipal projects as Contract Administrator (5 is an asset)
High motivation with results-oriented focus
Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Class G driver’s licence and use of a personal vehicle
What We Offer You:
TULLOCH has built a passionate workforce with a strong and vibrant culture which has been the key to our success. We offer programs and rewards that one would expect from a highly successful, established, and growing engineering company:

Competitive salary, benefits plan, and company pension plan
A fantastic culture, team, and energetic work environment
Social activities, company sponsored events, and opportunities to give back to our local community
Coaching and mentoring programs
Scholarship programs for family members
Opportunities to travel and work across Canada
TULLOCH is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to acquiring a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, origins, ages, orientations, genders, creeds, and religions. TULLOCH accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. TULLOCH is an excellent place to work and we look forward to meeting with you! If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.