Contract Administrator, Residential

At NORR, our residential portfolio spans decades and project types. We design multi-family buildings and spaces that help to establish smart cities and resilient neighborhoods, with a focus on walkable communities, certified healthy buildings and carbon reduction strategies. Optimizing square footage and managing space standards is at the core of our designs. Our dedicated team leverages a knowledge base of program metrics that covers the spectrum of integrated developments (transit-oriented and community-focused), low-, mid- and high-rise apartments, adaptive reuse, townhomes, attainable housing and senior living.Learn more about our Residential Portfolio.As a Contract Administrator, you will observe the construction of projects within our Commercial Studio to ensure that Contractors and Owners are fulfilling their respective roles and obligations as outlined in the construction contract. In addition, they will assist in realizing the project by providing Contractors with document clarifications, technical interpretations/recommendations, and review of financial progress. Contract Administrators also assist design and technical staff with constructability reviews and feedback.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform site visits to determine compliance with construction contract and relevant building and safety codes; prepare reports to document progress, identify any deviation from the construction contract and liaise with owner and contractor to resolve issues in a timely manner Track and review shop drawings, schedules, samples, progress payments, alternate requests, and project change documents to ensure all project documentation is accurate and completeCoordinate with contractor, sub-consultants, or relevant building authorities to address and document issues with constructability or owner concernsPrepare project change documentation, including sketches and drawingsAttend and conduct progress meetings before, during, and after the duration of the project to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns with various key stakeholdersEnsure that all project close out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the projectRequired SkillsArchitectural or engineering systems design and presentation, M&E and structural building systems, permit and building codeRegistered with a relevant professional association is an assetExperience in strategic development, business development, project management, and client management is requiredPossess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and resourcefulnessRequired Experience10+ years of project work experienceExperience in Residential projects is an asset