Junior Contract Administrator

Junior Construction Contract Administrator

Architecture, Design & Planning Firm

Toronto, Ontario

Full time on Site in North York, Ontario (for 3 years, then hybrid)

Security Clearance required or eligibility to obtain

THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established architecture and design firm with a strong reputation for delivering institutional, public, and government projects across Canada.

They are looking to add a Junior Construction Contract Administrator or Contract Admin assistant to their Toronto office to support project teams during the construction phase while gaining mentorship and exposure to high level, confidential government projects.

THE ROLE

Working closely with senior Contract Administrators and Architects, you will assist with the administration of construction projects from tender through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in contract administration and construction review within an architectural practice and have guidance and support.

Responsibilities include

• Assisting with construction contract administration on a variety of confidential federal government architectural projects.
• Attending site visits with senior team members and documenting construction progress.
• Preparing site reports, meeting minutes and project documentation.
• Reviewing Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings and submittals before forwarding them for senior review.
• Assisting with the preparation of tender packages, project manuals and contract documents.
• Tracking site instructions, change notices and project correspondence.
• Coordinating with architects, consultants, contractors and clients to help keep projects moving.
• Supporting project teams with document control and project record management.
• Assisting with project closeout documentation and deficiency reviews.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Minimum 4 years of industry experience with at least 2 years of experience in construction contract administration within architecture, engineering or construction
• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 2+ Working knowledge of CCDC contract documents is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of architectural drawings, specifications and construction documentation.
• 2 years of working knowledge in North America with the Ontario Building Code and construction practices is an asset.
• Experience using Revit and/or AutoCAD to review drawings.
• Strong communication, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain security clearance is required.
• Candidates must not of visited or resided in a country on the Canadian Government exclusion list in the past 10 years - India, Iran, Pakistan, China or Russia

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Mentorship from experienced architects and contract administrators.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale public and institutional projects.
• Supportive team culture with excellent career development opportunities.

WHAT TO DO NOW

If you're an early-career Construction Contract Administrator or Architectural Technologist with CA experience and looking to develop your career with a respected architecture firm, please submit your resume for confidential consideration to John Broden at jbroden@talentsphere.ca.

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