Crozier: Consulting Engineers Looking for Civil Engineering Contract Administrator at Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Full Time

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.

Crozier is proud to be recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024 and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers of 2024!

Your Impact:

Crozier is looking for an Assistant Contract Administrator or Contract Administrator to join our Construction Services team in our Collingwood office. Our ideal candidate has civil construction inspection and contact administration experience in the land development industry with various project sites, such as residential subdivisions and site plans, including commercial and industrial development projects.

In this role, you will assist the Construction Manager with coordinating and administering the day-to-day activities with multiple construction projects, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared, maintained and submitted, while maintaining the appropriate level of communication with clients and internal project teams.

How you will contribute to the team:

• Communicate daily with Project Managers and Field/Site Inspectors on project progress.
• Understand project objectives, technical protocols, laws, guidelines, and regulations that apply to the work.
• Assist and prepare appropriate site documentation, payment certificates, and log books, conforming to each project’s specific needs.
• Maintain necessary document control and participate in appropriate QA/QC processes.
• Attend pre-construction and progress site meetings, complete and issue minutes of meetings.
• Prepare construction change orders, notices and assist in resolving claims.
• Prepare cost estimates for securities, including take-offs and updating a costing database.
• Prepare tender documents, and support Contract Administrators with bid closings, issuing of addenda and recommendations to clients.
• Prepare security reductions and final project close out documentation.
• Undertake site inspections as required, interpreting contracts, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and the requirements of the scope of work, client requirements and maintain site logs.
• Liaise with contractors and municipality engineering employees to ensure construction complies with approved drawings and assist in resolving problems and discrepancies.
• Act as an ambassador and respond to public enquires.
• 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.

What you bring:

• Civil Engineering Technologist graduate from a related college or university program.
• C.E.T. certification with OACETT or P.Eng. designation with PEO considered an asset
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience of relevant civil construction inspection and exposure to contract administration.
• Previous work experience in civil construction inspections in the land development industry.
• Demonstrated understanding and working knowledge of contract drawings, tender documents, design, and construction standards.
• Sound knowledge of construction laws and regulations, including the Construction Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and communication skills for interaction and correspondence with clients, colleagues, contractors, consultants, and team.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills, with commitment to excellence and high-quality work.
• Valid “G” driver’s license in good standing and access to a reliable vehicle for commute to project locations.

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 request alternative working arrangements, 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. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team and we will work with you to provide accessibility support.

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