Stantec • Winnipeg, MB R2C 0A1
Job #2736589102
Mechanical Contract Administrator - ( 2400035X )
Description
The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment - where we live, learn, play, and conduct business - carried us forward instead?
Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future-join us!
Your Opportunity
Our Buildings Team in our Winnipeg office is looking for a full time Mechanical Contract
Administrator. You will play an integral part in ensuring efficient and effective contract administration and completion of projects as per contract documents.
As a Mechanical Contract Administrator, you will work as part of an integrated and multidiscipline team that is delivering complex projects in Manitoba. You will be responsible for coordinating and administering the contract award and subsequent contract administration activities relating to complex and high-value contracts.
Your Key Responsibilities
Providing general contract administration during construction, including review of installed mechanical systems and equipment relative to the contract documents, approval of alternatives in materials and procedures, as well as review and approval of shop drawings.
Interpreting contracts and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
Attending or running construction meetings and providing meeting summaries.
Monitoring and verifying contract progress on-site.
Preparing and processing:
Change management documents
Contract amendments
Progress payment certificates
Site observation reports
Evaluating contractors' submissions for changes and claims.
Negotiating an acceptable resolution to contract changes and claims, and processing for management approval.
Preparing various reports and other correspondence relating to areas of responsibility.
Coordinating the impact of the changes to the contract and documenting these changes through the change control procedure.
Providing guidance on financial and contractual matters pertaining to contracts.
Working with sub-consultants to ensure their commercial deliverables meet project requirements.
Travelling to project site locations, which may require overnight stays and travel by airplane.
Processing contract close-outs.
Conducting building condition assessments (including reports) on existing buildings being assessed for future renovation work.
Conducting constructability reviews of design packages prior to Tender.
Leading or participating in commissioning activities
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Experience in working with Construction Site Representatives and Contractors.
Experience with contract administration and on-site inspection principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to work with others on large complex projects.
A thorough knowledge of construction and contracting principles, methods, procedures, and practices including contract administration relating to changes, claims and delays.
Mechanical experience encompassing both office and field environments.
Knowledge of relevant engineering, pertinent legislation, standards, and scheduling practices/methods.
Sound judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational, administrative, and decision-making skills required to effectively handle changing priorities and project deadlines.
Ability to co-ordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives.
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
A good working knowledge of personal computers and applications relevant to the work (word processing, spreadsheets, mobile apps).
Experience with document control platforms such as Newforma is a plus.
A valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver's License and access to a vehicle for site visits.
Education and Experience
Graduate of a mechanical Engineering or Technology program or minimum 10 years of mechanical trades or contract administration experience.
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) would be an asset.
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.
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, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings 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.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg
Organization : BC-1154 Buildings-CA Manitoba
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 19, 2024, 2:32:36 PM
Req ID: 2400035X
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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