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 join our established team of CAs, inspectors, professional engineers, and engineers-in-training.  You’ll have the support of senior CAs on projects across the lower mainland 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.

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

• Ideally 2+ years of field or construction related experience as contract administrator and / or inspector on  MMCD contracts
• Ability and willingness to assert your position professionally in confrontational situations
• MMCD Contract Administration Certification is not mandatory but would be an asset
• Experience working for a contractor on MMCD contracts is not mandatory but would be an asset
• Ability to interpret construction, contracts, drawings, and specifications and compare them with construction in progress, identifying non-conforming materials and workmanship
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

What’s In It For 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.

A Full Range of Benefits to Keep You Healthy & Happy

• Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle, in alignment with construction project commitments
• Backup team members that can cover workload while you are on vacation
• Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
• Extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
• Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
• A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
• Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
• Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees.

At McElhanney, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion which celebrates the successes that comes from a team diverse in expertise, experiences, and perspectives. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined above. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you could bring to the McElhanney team!