Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

Ottawa, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Contract Administrator!

EXP’s Ottawa office is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Team and lead the construction phase on various municipal and industrial/building.

Your work environment at EXP

• Monitor compliance with quality and quantity control measures and contractual obligations between EXP and the Client.
• Proven ability to read drawings for municipal, industrial and building projects.
• Prepare various internal reports, correspondences, and other status reports for assigned projects.
• Monitoring project budget, expenses, payment terms, and other financial obligations.
• Review Contractor submissions (critical path schedules, change proposals, etc.) for compliance with contractual obligations and advise Client and Contractor accordingly.
• Negotiate change orders and pricing issues and construction claims.
• Prepare agendas, attend meetings, take minutes of meetings.
• Review quantities for payments, coordinate with Field Staff and process Contractor’s payment.
• Coordinate the review of shop drawings.
• Confirm the appropriate qualifications and certifications for all contractor employees, resources, and equipment.
• Review environmental and traffic control plans installed and advised of any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with design standards, building codes, Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications/Standard Drawings (OPSS/OPSD’s), and methods and materials associated with the works.
• Site inspection as needed and daily reporting of Contractor’s work in compliance with OPSS /OPSD and other standards as well as OHSA and other related laws.
• Provide updates and reports to Project Manager and Manager.

What your experience looks like

• At least 4+ years’ experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects such as municipal, buildings and industrial.
• P.Eng. or CET designation is required and similar project experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Sound technical, industrial and building knowledge, strong understanding of codes, and familiarity with construction practices.
• Positive attitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent and proven written and oral communication skills with co-workers, clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Some travel will be required,