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Construction and Contract Administrator

Position Title:               Construction & Contract Administrator
Position Hours:            Full Time- 37.5 hours/week
Position Location:      London, Ontario


Responsibilities:
-Planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating construction projects from start to finish according to schedules, specifications and budgets
-Preparation and submission of construction project budget estimates
-Preparing contracts, planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitoring progress against established schedules
-Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, making changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
-Preparing progress reports to issue the progress schedules to clients
-Communicate between office designers and engineers and job site concerns
 
Qualifications:
- University degree in engineering or a college diploma in technology or skilled trade
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry, including experience as a construction supervisor or field superintendent
- Minimum of 2 years experience managing commercial, institutional and industrial construction projects.
- Ability to converse in a professional manner with trades.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent communication skills in all areas.
- Ability and desire to grow with the firm.

In addition, candidates with the following qualifications will be given priority consideration:
- Post secondary education
- Project management certification (in progress or complete)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Project Management software and similar PM software

The company also requires the successful candidate to possess a valid driver's license.



Why V&R?
Competitive compensation and benefit package, and the opportunity to join a medium sized, employee owned, established firm with a history of prioritizing and investing in employee’s learning, development and growth opportunities. Opportunity to join a growing company and team with the ability to be a part of projects of various sizes and complexities. Excellent career and growth opportunity.

Compensation:
Commensurate with experience.
 
To apply, email resume and cover letter to:
Rob van der Westen
[email protected]
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  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Awards
  • Portfolio
    • Elementary & Secondary
    • Post-Secondary
    • Community/Municipal
    • Arts & Culture
    • HEALTH CARE
    • Long Term Care
    • EMERGENCY SERVICES
    • GOVERNMENT
    • RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
  • Services
    • Mechanical Design
    • Electrical Design
    • Infection Control
    • Carbon Neutral & Net Zero
  • Contact
    • Connect With Us
  • Careers
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Electrical Designer
    • Construction and Contract Administrator