Construction Administrator
- Date Posted: Oct 28th, 2025
- Salary: $$85,640 to $100,793 per hour
- Location: Windsor, ON
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Transportation: On Bus Route
Description:
Provide financial control and incorporate the highest work standards to construction projects; Acquire a complete understanding of the project scope and incorporate this information in design requirements; Work with consultants to ensure working drawings are accurately prepared and design criteria are met for various projects; Ensure adherence to specified deadlines by coordinating efforts of consulting firms, contractors and the Board’s staff; Ensure all work is completed as economically as possible while adhering to plans and specifications by visiting the sites of all construction projects and conducting site meetings with contractors and consultants on a regular basis; Ensure building and quality standards are met during construction; Monitor the status of all construction projects and communicate that information to the Coordinator; Track and record all expenditures encountered within the capital project budget and report such costs to the Coordinator; Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously; Coordinate all project documentation for the project in conjunction with the consultant; Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive, antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and populations; Proven effective communication in informing all Facility Services and school staff of up-coming; construction projects and the status of current work affecting the schools.Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Construction Technology or a related field is required, or equivalent; Three to five years’ experience managing projects and staff from pre-construction to project close outs is preferred; Proven track record of completing large scale projects on time and on budget; Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, analyze, and resolve project issues to ensure timely and successful completion of construction projects; Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and relevant building standards; Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and site supervision standards; Excellent presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; Understanding of municipal approval processes and construction-related permits; Knowledge of building and building systems design, municipal by-laws, building, fire safety and electrical codes; Full understanding of specifications and drawings including architectural, mechanical and electrical; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Must have access to transportation throughout Windsor and Essex County; Competency in AUTOCAD.


