MMCD Contract Administrator

The Opportunity

McElhanney has an exciting opportunity for an MMCD Contract Administrator (CA) to join our team in the Lower Mainland. In this role, you will be a key player within the Municipal Division helping us expand our construction services for existing and prospective clients throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. You will join our established team of CAs, inspectors, professional engineers, and engineers-in-training and have the support of senior CAs on projects with capital values up to $40M.

This is an opportunity to advance your skills in negotiation, project planning, leadership, construction industry practices, problem solving, and financial tracking.

This role is designated as a safety-sensitive position and completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol and fitness for work testing is required.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and/or review MMCD tender documents
• Fulfill the contractually defined role of an MMCD Contract Administrator
• Coordinate and delegate inspections
• Create and/or review inspection reports
• Liaise with the Engineer(s) of Record as required
• Coordinate effort required by the municipality or client as required
• Engage with our municipal leadership team for construction season planning
• Set a positive example for safety on the job site
• Creative problem solving while thinking several steps ahead
• Provide constructability reviews on design drawings

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of field or construction related experience as contract administrator and / or inspector on MMCD contracts
• Ability to interpret construction, contracts, drawings, and specifications and compare them with construction in progress, identifying non-conforming materials and workmanship
• MMCD Contract Administration Certification would be an asset
• Experience working for a contractor on MMCD contracts would be an asset
• Ability and willingness to assert your position professionally in confrontational situations
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $90,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, & RRSP matching 
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave 
• Competitive salary and participation in our generous Performance Bonus Plan with eligibility for shareholding in a 100% employed-owned company 
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all 
• Continuous support for your professional development and growth 
• Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone