City of Hamilton, Ohio

Quality Control Technician, Landscape Architectural Services

City of Hamilton, Ohio

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hamilton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$37,494 - CA$42,607 per year

About the role

  • Reporting to the Supervisor of Landscape Architectural Services, this position is responsible for performing technical and administrative duties related to the tendering of capital construction projects.
  • Co-ordinate the preparation and tendering of landscape architectural construction contracts and ensure contract documents comply with City tendering practices and policies.
  • Co-ordinate responses to addenda or RFI during the tender process of projects, typically working directly with procurement staff and the Landscape Architect (Project Manager).
  • Review, edit and compile Landscape Architectural Services construction contracts, including technical drawings, schedules of quantities, specifications and special provisions.
  • Maintain and update Landscape Architectural Services’ standard specifications and contract document templates.
  • Research and recommend landscape architectural specifications and contract policies and procedures.
  • Arrange for construction mobilization including scheduling of pre-construction meetings, creating construction notification letters, taking and transcribing minutes, arranging for sign boards, and collecting submittals.
  • Update and maintain contract document templates and files for use and reference.
  • Input and retrieve specification and contract data based on feedback from the Section.
  • Compile, track and report on statistics regarding contracts and other pertinent information within the Section.
  • Record, prepare and distribute meeting minutes of sectional team meetings.
  • Update and maintain the Open Space Development Guidelines in coordination with Landscape Architectural Services’ management staff.
  • Provide contract administrative support during periods of high demand, such as attend site meetings, draft contract documents such as change orders, responses to RFI, submittal reviews etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the theories and practices related to landscape architecture usually acquired by obtaining a Degree in landscape architecture, a Diploma in landscape Technology or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • Eligibility for membership in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects is considered an asset.
  • Considerable experience with the review of landscape architectural and engineering drawings, preparation of contract tender documentation and an understanding of construction specifications.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge in construction and contract administration and specification coordination.
  • Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail involving coordinating, reporting and tracking tendering documents gained through practical experience.
  • Must possess well developed interpersonal, verbal and writing skills.
  • Knowledge, or demonstrated ability to understand and interpret corporate policies and procedures including the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Purchasing Policy.
  • Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams and Webex.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks/assignments in order to meet deadlines.
  • Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
landscape architecturecontract administrationspecification coordinationconstruction specificationstender documentationreview of engineering drawingsattention to detailreportingtrackingconstruction mobilization
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwriting skillsorganizational skillsprioritizationtime managementcoordinationadministrative skillsteam collaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Degree in landscape architectureDiploma in landscape technologyOntario Association of Landscape Architects membership eligibilityvalid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's Licence