Construction Administrator - Site Based

Our client is a well respected developer/builder of retirement communities across Canada.  With an exciting new project getting underway in Whitby, we are recruiting an experienced administrator to join this growing team.

• Assist the Construction Manager with day to day activities on an active construction site.
  
• Assist the Construction Manager with the managing of trade contractors, sub-trades, workers, and suppliers ensuring they perform according their contracts.
  
• Maintain an accurate log and file of all concrete delivery tickets.
  
• Assist the Construction Manager with the inspection of the suites and base building during all phases of construction, assisting in the monitoring of quality standards and within established schedules for a high volume, fast paced Project.
  
• Ensure that “as built” drawings are prepared on an ongoing basis by all trades during the construction period. Inspect such on-site documents and report issues to the Construction Manager.
  
• Ensure all trades on site have and are working with the most current documents, including site instructions, RFI’s and changes. Distribute to trade mailboxes.
  
• Receive all Site Instructions and approved changes and ensure the drawings in the site office are current and accurate.
  
• Prepare and expedite the completion of project deficiency lists, including those identified by the local building authority.
  
• Ensure all trades embrace and work in compliance with OHSA requirements as well as those established by SDC. Report non-compliances, ensuring the appropriate process and ensure action/follow-up is taken.
  
• Attend all site meetings, record and prepare minutes of meetings and distribute.
  
• Assist in maintaining a professional, well organized and safe job site.
  
• Deliver the Project Safety Orientation training sessions for each and every worker on site; working with our Safety Consultant.
  
• Additional duties as requested to assist the Construction Manager & the project.
  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
  

• Ability to understand and read construction drawings
  

• Strong communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
  

• Interpersonal skills
  

• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail.
  

• Team player
  

• Dependable and reliable
  

• Adaptability/flexibility
  

• Excellent time management and problem solving