Contract Administrator – Water/Wastewater

Job title:

Contract Administrator – Water/Wastewater

Company

Arcadis

Job description

Job Description:Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description:As Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in overseeing the successful execution of construction projects by managing contracts, monitoring project progress, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms. You will act as a liaison between clients, contractors, internal teams, and stakeholders, while addressing technical, contractual, and project-related issues to safeguard our client’s best interests.Your responsibilities will include administering contract documentation, coordinating multi-disciplinary reviews, managing change orders, and ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.Role accountabilities:As a key representative of Arcadis’ project, you will play a pivotal role in communication and coordination. This includes regularly liaising with the client, contractor project teams, internal Arcadis design teams, and acting as an ambassador by engaging with the public and other stakeholders throughout the construction process. You will administer the terms of the contract to ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the construction agreement, while monitoring project progress through site visits, managing contractor documentation, and negotiating as required.Your responsibilities will include reviewing progress payment claims, preparing payment certificates, and addressing claims for additional work by preparing and negotiating contemplated change notices and change orders. You will also oversee the shop drawing review process, ensuring timely coordination between engineering disciplines, managing documentation flows, and holding contractors accountable for revisions to maintain accuracy.In this role, you will identify and resolve contractual, technical, and project-related issues, always prioritizing the client’s best interests and the protection of the natural environment. You will manage requests for information, track contract progression, assess contractor performance to maintain quality control, and ensure proper documentation for project warranties and closeouts. Additionally, you will coordinate multi-disciplinary construction inspections and ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and regulations.Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Engineering or a diploma in Engineering Design, Construction, or Construction Management (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, with 5-10 years of progressive construction experience.
• Background in consulting engineering or construction firms, with expertise in multi-discipline design coordination, construction project management, and client liaison.

Other key experience includes:

• Familiarity with water/wastewater treatment facility design and construction, along with experience administering various forms of construction contracts, including documentation, change management, and project closeout.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with proven leadership abilities and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and experience with start-up and commissioning of mechanical systems or post-construction warranty services is considered an asset.

Why Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.The salary range for this position is $66,000-99,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.#LI-HC2#Resilience-NA
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Expected salary

$66000 – 99000 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:35:37 GMT

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