Job Description
Role Purpose:Read, interpret and understand contracts, contract drawings, specifications, and ensure conformance throughout the project’s execution. Utilize technical writing skills to develop documents demonstrating clear entitlement for various issues encountered.Data analysis (either for claims, ongoing projects or estimating)Provide technical assistance to Estimators including analysis of tender drawings and preparation of quantity takeoffs from first principles for work GIP self-performs.Assist in the initial planning and scheduling of construction projects.Interpret and understand Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS) and all relevant Special Provisions for each tendered project.Assists in planning, scheduling and executing construction activities including supervision of crews and equipment.Provides input to work schedules throughout the project’s execution. Ensures project team is in compliance with QC and its adherence to contract requirements.Prepares correspondence with owner and consultants.Maintains plans, specifications, cost and materials estimates, subcontracts and reports and ensures latest issues are distributed as required.Provides technical assistance to project teams.Perform other duties as assigned.Position Requirements:Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering or relevant program.Strong computer skills, using MS Office, Primavera and AutoCad.Experience in construction preferred.Organization and strong time management skills.Ability to work accurately under pressure.Strong communication skills - oral and written.Adaptability to respond to change.Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a vehicle.Must be able to travel and work away from home as the project’s locations/sites are all over Ontario.Our purposeAt Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods and shapes our communities and cities.We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production ofmaterials, we have the unique ability to self-perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors.The most valuable asset at GIP is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safe.We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.The work we do today at GIP will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.About the GIP TeamAs we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals like you who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. Our culture allows employees to bring their A Game to work each day. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!