Mechanical Contract Administrator

About the role

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share. We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world. The Mechanical Contract Administrator will showcase their 5+ years of mechanical construction experience as key oversight for DIALOG projects and mechanical contracts, including Supplemental Instructions, Proposed Change Notices, RFI’s, Submittals, etc. The candidate will be technically skilled in the administration of project contracts and familiar with regular visits to construction sites, ensuring work is performed according to contract specifications. In this role, you must be comfortable collaborating with DIALOG practitioners as well as external contractors, subcontractors, trades people, etc. and confident addressing matters that may involve disagreement or emotional responses. The ability to quickly identify when work is not aligned with the project contract and address issues right away, with clear and effective communication to others is essential. The ideal candidate is technically competent in mechanical construction, flexible with travel to project sites, demonstrates strong project management and relationship building skills, and can provide and receive feedback professionally.