The Opportunity
Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee‑owned Company, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Contract Administrator to join our team in the Markham office. The position is part of the Water Division, working on multi‑discipline design and construction projects for public and private sector clients in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas.

What We Offer

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position

Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews

Salary range of: $95,000 - $115,000

Opportunity to become a shareholder and invest in the company’s long term growth & success

Matching company pension program, increasing over time

Comprehensive benefits including:

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance programs

Mental health supports

Paid time off so that you can recharge including:

Generous paid vacation

Paid office closure over December holiday break

Industry leading paid sick time

Maternity/paternity leave top up program

Ongoing support for your professional development and growth

Active Young Professional group

Formal mentoring programs

Paid career development hours

Capacity building seminars

Engineer In Training programs

Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events

Company-wide social events

Regular lunch-and-learns

Community volunteer opportunities

What You’ll Do

Oversee the on‑site construction of various water engineering/energy/infrastructure projects in the GTA and GTHA

Review technical solutions and implementations and execute associated construction contract documentation

Engage in daily contract administration duties as well as site inspection duties to monitor and document Contractor progress, workmanship, and conformance with the contract documents

Communicate regularly with the associated Engineering, client and contractor project teams

Actively participate in project construction meetings

Serve as Associated Engineering’s representative in communicating with the public and other stakeholders through the duration of the construction contract

Participate in opportunities for providing general design and project design including analysis, testing,



and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure

Contribute to all phases of projects from proposal writing, preliminary and detailed design, construction administration support, and factory and site acceptance testing

Engage in a collaborative work environment with your team, as well as other disciplines and offices

Comply and work within a COR certified environment and perform all duties in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and applicable legislation

Does this sound like you?

Undergraduate degree in Civil, Process, or Mechanical Engineering or a Diploma in Construction/Construction Management from an accredited institution

Registered as a Professional Engineer with PEO or eligible for registration; or registered with designation(s) from OACETT, an asset

Interest in pursuing a career in construction contract administration and on‑site construction inspection

10+ years of progressive experience in a construction site representative / contract administrator / construction/project management role

10+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater treatment facility design and/or construction

10+ years of progressive experience with multi‑discipline design coordination and construction

Experience with contract administration and on‑site inspection principles, practices, and techniques

Experience working for a consulting engineering firm, construction firm, and/or a municipality, an asset

Working knowledge of construction contract interpretation and construction acts, and experience monitoring and coordinating construction activities with the client, contractors, approvals bodies, and public as required

Proof of experience in preparing contract administration paperwork including agendas, minutes, daily logs, photographic records, RFIs, testing reports, change orders, deficiency lists,



and construction payment certificates

Familiarity with applicable local building/construction codes

Experience with project scheduling software assessing construction progress compared to tendered schedule

Working knowledge of construction products, materials, and equipment, and inspection and conformance of construction works with contract documents and engineering design

Experience reviewing traffic management plans for conformance and implementation per Ontario Traffic Manual – Book 7

Experience interpreting specifications, plans, and regulations

Experience preparing engineering sketches, technical specifications, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimation

Experience with start‑up and commissioning of mechanical/process systems, and post‑construction warranty services

Experience with administration/management of projects involving reservoirs, soil management scopes, roads, bridges, culverts, and drainage structures

Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for construction projects

Ability to apply training and maintain valid construction safety certificates – working at heights, confined space, WHMIS, first aid, CPR level A, and/or AED training, an asset

Proficiency using MS Word, MS Excel, and the latest version of AutoCAD

Proven analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including use of email and videoconferencing technologies

Demonstrated leadership skills

Committed team player

Excellent organizational, planning, and time‑management skills

Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel within Ontario

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

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📌 Contract Administrator (Ontario)
🏢 Associated Engineering
📍 Ontario