Construction Claims Expert/Contract Administrator Job

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide advice regarding project schedules, review construction claims and prepare written responses to owners, provide advice regarding current construction law, and support other contract administrators in the review of potential construction claims.
• Provide construction administration functions to projects, including both office functions (certificates of payments, preparation of CO’s PC’s, CD’s etc.) and field functions (attendance at site meetings, preparation of site instructions, field review reports, etc.)
• Organize, direct and manage contract administration for projects
• Implement the project in consultation with the project team
• Supervise the work effort on assigned projects
• Work in a collaborative team environment, primarily in construction administration with involvement as required in other aspects of design including pre tender document review
• Report to the project architect on a regular basis outlining status of job cost control and scheduling issues including general progress and time management issues
• Act as a mentor to junior architects and contract administrators

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture or engineering with membership in the Ontario Association of Architects
• Evidence of substantial continued education in the fields of construction administration and construction law
• Proven experience in review and negotiation of construction claims
• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation
• Knowledge of MS Project or Primavera is essential
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, Statslog, Revit and Autocad is a definite asset
• 12+ years experience required
• Mixed – use and healthcare project experience
• Thorough knowledge of OBC and standards used in the Canadian construction industry