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Contract Services Administrator
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
18TEN - Engin & Survey Supp(A/U)TEN18
Salary:
$68,657.00 - $84,723.00 Per Year
Demonstrate your technical expertise and advance your career in the field of construction contract management with the Ministry of Transportation's Provincial Highways Management Division.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Contract Services Administrator, you will:
• review and oversee contract drawings and documents during the pre-engineering phase
• prepare and evaluate requests for quotes and proposals for the consultant procurement process
• provide advice on interpretation of special provisions, issues, safety, environment and quality
• oversee, review and assess contractors' and consultants' performance
• provide technical supervision for on-site administration of a construction project
• ensure accurate payments, financial forecasts and appropriate documentation for claims settlement negotiations
• provide supervision, direction, training and technical advice to all staff for on site administration activities of a construction project
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• This position requires travel to construction sites and a valid Class 'G' driver's licence.
Technical knowledge:
• knowledge of highway engineering standards, specifications, mathematics, construction practices and contract management
• knowledge of engineering principles to manage construction projects of all levels of complexity
• ability to operate computers and associated software
Project management and analytical skills:
• ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple concurrent projects
• analytical and problem solving skills to assess engineering and construction issues having financial impacts and political sensitivity
People skills:
• communication skills to prepare reports and deal effectively with senior management, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders
• negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• leadership skills to provide supervision, guidance and support to staff
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, January 4, 2013
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, January 18, 2013 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
