Contract Administrator, Construction Jobs

Who are we?

We are an employee-owned, award-winning land development consulting firm full of entrepreneurial, energetic, and caring individuals, who collaboratively contribute to the success of Crozier and our clients. Our purpose is to foster an exceptional workplace where talent flourishes, people thrive, and lives transform.

We provide services in civil, water resources, transportation, hydrogeological, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, complemented by landscape architecture, environmental consulting, construction and building science services. With offices in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, Crozier’s growing team of professionals work collaboratively with developers, builders, planners, architects, landowners, and stakeholder groups to advance residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and recreational resort projects from concept through to construction completion. Supported by a diverse corporate services team, our technical staff is fully equipped to take on a variety of challenges.

Your Impact:

Crozier is looking for a Contract Administrator or Assistant Contract Administrator who has experience in the land development industry to join either of our Collingwood or Bradford offices.

In this role, you will carry out Construction Administration tasks for multiple construction projects, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared, maintained and submitted, while maintaining the appropriate level of communication with the client, Construction Manager, Project Manager and design team.

How you will contribute to the team:

• Negotiate construction change orders and claims;
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Site Reviewers;
• Maintain necessary document control and participate in appropriate QA/QC processes;
• Prepare and issue tender documents, including managing bid closings, issuing of addenda and recommendations to clients.
• Oversee production of appropriate site documentation, payment certificates, log books and so on, conforming to each project's specific needs;
• Undertake site reviews as required, ensuring that the work is in conformance with the construction contract and client requirements and maintain site diary.
• Prepare cost estimates for securities, including take-offs and managing a costing database.
• Chair pre-construction and progress site meetings;
• Embrace safety and maintain a healthy and safe workplace and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and legislation, including occupational health and safety, WHMIS and hazardous substances programs.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relations with all members of the project delivery team.
• Carry out Construction Administration tasks for multiple construction projects ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared, maintained and submitted, maintaining the appropriate level of communication with the client, Construction Manager, Project Manager and design team.
• Understand project objectives, technical protocols, laws, guidelines and regulations that apply to the work;
• Lead the site review team, which includes:

What you bring:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in land development industry.
• Responsible for maintaining designation and/or professional license in good standing.
• Projects are spread throughout Ontario and occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with commitment to excellence and high-quality work.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be certified by OACETT (CET); or be a member of the PEO, with P. Eng. designation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction and correspondence with clients, colleagues, consultants and team.
• Proven experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Project, Excel), PowerPoint and other related industry standard tools necessary to carry out Construction Administration and site review work.
• Established working relationship with various municipalities.
• Must have sound knowledge of design standards, specifications and materials associated with construction, Laws and Regulations including Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety requirements and their application in construction.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

We offer:

Innovative Benefits: Customizable health benefits packages including dental care, vision care, prescription coverage, and much more. Crozier offers RRSP matching, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, Parental-Leave Top Up, our unique First-Time Home Buyers’ Assistance Program, paid professional development support and training, annual wellness allowance, and more.

Workplace Flexibility: Our offices are conveniently located in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, with options to work in-office, hybrid, or remote depending on the role.

Community Involvement: The foundation of our company was built on giving back to the communities where we live, work, and play. We actively support not-for-profit organizations in our communities, encourage employee involvement, and provide financial support to dozens of organizations each year.

Crozier Social: With inter-office and company-wide events happening each week, there is always something fun to do at Crozier. We have a cycle of hockey, soccer, volleyball, and baseball teams, a gardening club, and book clubs that meet regularly. We organize special events like wine tastings, golf tournaments, games nights, boat cruises, and more!

Crozier is committed to providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. Should you need assistance at any point during the recruitment process please contact our Human Resources team.

We thank all applicants for your interest in Crozier, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.