Regional Contract Claims Analyst

Are solving problems and negotiating some of your main assets? Do you have expertise in highway construction and maintenance? If so, then the Ministry of Transportation is looking for you!

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

As a highly motivated individual you will:

- Provide assistance to Regional Operations staff in analyzing contract claims and negotiations
- Evaluate construction contractor's scheduling, costing and construction methods
- Perform site visits to investigate claims
- Develop recommendations for claim responses from the ministry
- Liaise with staff and contractors to resolve claims.

How do I qualify?

Technical knowledge:

- You have demonstrated knowledge of highway construction and maintenance methods, equipment, specifications, and standards
- You have the ability to interpret and apply related legislation
- You have knowledge of material sciences as it relates to asphalt, concrete, earth and granular materials used in construction and maintenance of highways
- You have the demonstrated ability to interpret and apply standards, specifications, construction plans, tender documents and directives
- You have knowledge of contract estimating, scheduling and costing principles and procedures.

People skills:

- You have proven communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with contractors, consultants and ministry staff
- You have demonstrated dispute resolution skills, tact and diplomacy
- You can build relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- You can write effective reports.

Other essential skills:

- You can use your research, analytical and problem solving skills to analyze information, draw conclusions and recommend options for resolution
- You are able to properly interpret and apply contract plans, specifications, standards, policy and practices
- You have knowledge of mathematical concepts and techniques and statistical analyses.