M&R Engineering, now part of BPA, is a mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm. For over 50 years, they have supplied mechanical and electrical systems design and supervisory services, sustainability consulting, energy auditing, commissioning, and energy modeling.
Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.
Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future.
Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, which has the power to make a difference!
Your main responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director of Electrical, the Construction Administrator will assist project managers during the construction phase by overseeing projects from tender award to occupancy. The Construction Administrator will be a highly motivated individual who is interested in being heavily involved in the construction phase of projects. They will be responsible for managing all tasks associated with the construction process including, but not limited to, the following:
Help resolve technical issues and provide expertise in the interpretation of plans and specifications
Analyze and negotiate price changes with contractors
Carry out any other related tasks that may help complete the project
Perform other related tasks, including administrative tasks
Ensure completion of medium-to-large-scale projects and compliance with plans and specifications
Monitor contractors’ compliance with client health and safety rules
Determine work costs per standard methods and established plans and specifications
Write site notes and notices to contractors to ensure compliance with contractual clauses
Take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations or written instructions relating to the work
Follow up with the contractor to annotate plans and produce plans as surveyed
Monitor schedules and attend site meetings
Check progress against plans and specifications
Prepare construction review reports
Process shop drawings
Review progress billings
Create and administer change orders and requests for information
Your profile
Diploma in a field of study related to the position or combination of relevant education and
experience,
At least five (5) years of experience in the construction field,
Application of Professional Knowledge, Communication, Project Management, initiative, conflict resolution, and teamwork
ASP construction card or equivalent, driver's license, and access to a car,
Availability in addition to regular working hours.
Work environment: Mixed position (administrative (office) and field)
English (written and spoken),
Proficiency in Microsoft Office,
Organized and detail-oriented,
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret design drawings and make strategic recommendations.
A career at BPA means:
A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours
Recognized overtime
A complete and competitive total compensation package
Social events put on by the company or the in-house “Fun Club”.
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