Contract Administrator Design & Construction

Working for the City of Burlington:

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We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

Location:

This position may be eligible for a Hybrid working arrangement. The primary office location is based out of City Hall, 426, Brant Street, Burlington. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for final tender preparation and contract administration for Capital Works Projects including roads, bridges, sewers, buildings, parks, parking lots and park amenities.

Responsibilities:

· Completes quantity take-offs and reviews drawings and quantity schedules prepared by the designer for clarity.

· Reviews drawings from consultants, Region, other departments and Utilities, for clarity and completeness and submits required changes.

· Prepares tender documents, including tender advertisements for Capital Works Projects.

· During tender preparation, must inspect site for unusual conditions and include provisions to accommodate in the tender document.

· Attends tender openings, recording bid securities.

Review submitted tenders for arithmetic extensions and correctly executed bonding, analyses bids to ensure properly balances pricing and check references, etc. May prepare reports to Council with a recommendation on the preferred tender.

· Prepares payment certificates, change work orders, purchase orders, etc.

· On smaller projects, provides project management from planning stage through design and construction to final acceptance, including responsibility for budgets, cost control and scheduling.

· Attends site meetings and visits site on a regular basis.

· Approves and/or initiates changes of a minor consequence on projects and recommends solutions to more serious field problems to Supervisor.

· Monitors cost of construction in the field and monitors tender quantities with Supervisor and Field Services staff. Recommends partial payment when appropriate.

· Co-ordinates with Utilities, Region and other City departments during construction.

· May carry out and/or assist with design and drawing preparation.

· Implements special conditions of HRCA, pipeline companies, MTO, 407, Hydro One, etc.

· May participate on various committees, such as Standard Documents, etc.

· Uses specialized computer programs utilized in this function (i.e. ETN’s PWMS)

· Obtains permits and clearances.

· May participate in consultant selection.

· May prepare Architectural/Building tender packages.

· May prepare and participate in Open Houses and Public Meetings and Environmental Assessments for assigned projects.

Requirements:

· 3 year community college diploma in civil engineering.

· 5 years experience co-ordinating capital works projects.

· Good communication and co-operation is essential.

Requires tact and diplomacy.

Accommodations:

in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: [email protected] if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Closing Date: July 19, 2023

Salary Range: $70,573 - $88,216