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Contract Services Administrator
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management
Position(s) language:
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.
About the job
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
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• 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
Apply by:
Friday, January 18, 2013 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
- 1 English Permanent, 207 Main St W, Huntsville, Central Region
Compensation group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Category:
Consulting and Planning
Posted on:
Friday, January 4, 2013
Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
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