Senior Professional, Project Contract Administration

Senior Lead Contract Administrator - Centrus

Why Choose Us

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices situated from coast to coast across Canada house a diverse and accomplished group of architects interior designers technologists landscape architects and support staff and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.

At A49 we foster friendly open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality motivation and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.

Our offices have strong regional legacies yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm focused on creativity initiative quality sustainability and social responsibility. That sense of social responsibility extends to our employees and our commitment to their well-being and success.

Strategic Partnership

Architecture49 maintains a strategic business relationship with WSP a global engineering consultancy. This provides enhanced opportunities for exposure to international projects and a wide range of multidisciplinary expertise. Further WSP provides Architecture49 with a range of shared services such as comprehensive benefits training and corporate programs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Architecture49 we strive to create inclusive work environments for everyone. We are committed to supporting a workplace where diversity is embraced and our people are respected valued accepted and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help us celebrate diversity and build a culture of belonging: Black Professional People Network; CIRCLE (Indigenous); VIBE (2SLGBTQIA); Women of WSP; and the Developing Professionals Network.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and achieving a representative work environment that reflects our people communities and clients. We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply including Indigenous Persons Persons identifying with a disability/ies 2SLGBTQIA Persons Persons identifying as a visible minority and Women.

At A49 we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation queries/requests please contact:

Reconciliation

Architecture49 is committed to Truth and Reconciliation and to Call to Action #92. We recognize that our practices directly build upon and benefit from the gifts of the earth and affirm our commitment to continued learning respect and ongoing collaboration as we work to engage in decolonization and reconciliation.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions such as remote or isolated areas working alone and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Site Services Sr. Manager you will conduct site visits attend site meetings oversee site activities and provide quality control for a major complex rehabilitation project
• Be responsibility for project progress and site reports
• Perform and supervise shop drawing reviews answer Contractor requests for information and issue contract changes
• Assist with quality control/constructability reviews on drawings and specifications
• Collaborate and coordinate with a large multi-disciplinary team
• Mentor Junior and Intermediate CA Staff

Qualifications

• 15 years experience with a focus on the construction phase of projects
• Sound technical and building envelope knowledge strong understanding of applicable codes and familiarity with construction practices on complex projects
• Experience with a solid foundation working on Heritage Conservation projects considered an asset
• Recognized credentials from a construction contract administration course or other equivalent training considered an asset
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of BIM principles & workflows; REVIT software; Microsoft 365 environment; and Bluebeam.