Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator (Remote/hybrid)

Ontario Seaway Corridor Region

Architecture49 (A49) is seeking a Contract Administrator resident in the Seaway Corridor to join our team on a remote or hybrid basis. Locations - Kingston, Cornwall, Brockville, Prescott.

Architecture49 is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

Seaway Corridor

Architecture49’s Seaway Corridor Region is an office with deep ties across eastern Ontario. With bustling communities nestled along the St. Lawrence River, the region has a vibrant culture that uniquely combines the slow pace of small farming towns, with growing city centres. Bordered by Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal, our designers are sought out for their expertise in educational projects while expanding the practice to various sectors such as community impact, commercial spaces, and industrial hubs. Our architects know the beauty of both the rural and urban landscape, creating the perfect blend of small-town values and innovative designs with a focus on projects that serve to help communities prosper.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and travel to conduct site visits throughout the Seaway Corridor, attend site meetings, oversee site activities and provide quality control
• Assisting with project progress and site reports
• Assist with shop drawings, answering Contractor requests for information and issuing contract changes
• Assist with quality control/constructability reviews on drawings and specifications
• Collaborating and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects
• Sound technical and building envelope knowledge, strong understanding of codes, and familiarity with Ontario construction practices
• Recognized credentials from a construction contract administration course or other equivalent training considered an asset
• Ability to effectively communicate and deliver services in French considered an asset
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of BIM principles & workflows; REVIT software; AutoCAD software; Microsoft 365 environment; and Bluebeam and Adobe Reader