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Construction Manager - ( 240003ZA )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Morrison Hershfield, now Stantec, is looking to add bench strength to the Infrastructure group in Markham. If you are a Senior Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to join an award-winning company, apply today and explore our culture of People. Purpose. Possibilities.

Your Key Responsibilities​

• Direct, organize, and control work to administer medium to large contracts

• Work on moderate to complex problems requiring a thorough analysis of situation or data

• Supervise a workgroup

• Ensure work on contracts proceeds according to plans, procedures, contract specifications and quality

• Check contract documents and review design for obvious errors

• Approve work and progress payments

• Carry out inspection activities to ensure conformance

• Check and inspect contractor's work with drawings and related contract documents

• Conduct site surveys, confirming the scope of work, obtaining relevant information, equipment and materials

• Arrange site access and conduct a survey

• Compile field data in report form for review of the project designer

• Prepare contract specifications, construction staging, and traffic arrangement schemes

• Assess the scope of work

• Monitor staff levels, coaching junior staff as required

• Manage the construction budget, act as liaison with clients, and issue invoices as appropriate

• Address contractor questions and misconceptions by working closely with the superintendent and other construction staff

• Keep track of contractor activities

• Accountable for confirming that work on contracts proceeds following approved design and contract specifications

• Perform work within established guidelines, procedures, and practices

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated Construction Administration experience as a Contract Administrator or the equivalent of 5 or more similar

• Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) or municipal projects with construction values of least between $5,000,000 and $15,000,000 or greater is an asset

• Either registration as a Professional Engineer with PEO or as a Technician or Technologist with O.A.C.E.T.T. with Road Construction Contract Administration (RCCA) designation

• Prior MTO T131 and T131A Advanced Claims Dispute Resolution training is an asset

• Knowledge and understanding of Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications (OPSS), Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD), Contract Documents including Agreements, General Conditions of Contracts, and Special Provisions

• Knowledge of construction survey and layout

• Knowledge of construction methods and materials

• Knowledge of the requirements of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act

• Experience working with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access)

• Experience working with MS Project or Primavera is considered an asset

• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• A valid Ontario driver's license and access to a vehicle

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

• Minimum 10 years experience in Road and/or Heavy Construction

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 others’ 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-Ontario-Markham

Organization : BC-1326 Transpt-CA MHG Ontario GTA

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 22, 2024, 12:15:25 PM

Req ID: 240003ZA

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