Senior Contracts Administrator Full-time Job
Sep 3rd, 2024 at 13:57 Administrative Jobs Toronto 71 views Reference: 8895Job Details
Our Commercial Management Office supporting the CPG Ontario Line department is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to provide commercial support in contract planning, management and administration services for large scale, high profile and complex capital projects.
What will I be doing?
- Works directly within an Integrated Project Delivery team, be directly involved in assisting with the preparation, review and administration of high profile, large scale and complex contracts (e.g., P3, Progressive Design Build, construction and commercial/supplier contracts) during various stages of the contract management process
- Works with internal project teams to define scope of project work, identifying potential project risks and mitigation strategies to ensure risk mitigation and management, value management and cost control
- Participates in the preparation and evaluation of procurement/RFP documentation, monitoring contracts to ensure contracts are aligned with procurement/contract management strategies and are complying with the terms and conditions set out in the contractual agreements
- Identifies and advises the Integrated Project Team on the resolution of a range of critical contract issues including contractor performance, and monitors contractor adherence to the terms of contractual agreements
- Enforces contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal legal representation as well as providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc.
- Escalates politically sensitive issues/matters as well as those without precedent to the Senior Manager or Commercial Lead as necessary
- Identifies and closely monitors project risks, constraints and contingencies associated with contracts to avoid or mitigate additional costs, penalties and delays. Escalates complex issues/problems to the Senior Manager or Commercial Lead, making recommendations to adjust mitigation tactics throughout the projects’ lifecycle. Administers contractual claims and the management, analysis (e.g. change orders, errors and omissions, negligence evaluation) and resolution of disputes.
- Contributes and advises on continuous improvement to both contractual matters and contract management software system to Senior Management and respective Integrated Project Team members
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?
- Completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction/Contract/Commercial Law or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience in the contract management and administration of large multi-billion-dollar contractual agreements preferably involving large-scale transit infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of contracting principles, processes, methods, practices as well as accounting and scheduling principles
- Administration of construction contracts and/or engineering/architectural design contract, and other technical and professional services contracts
- P3 Project Agreements, variation procedures, multi-stakeholder contractual arrangements
- Strong knowledge of construction project cycle, standards and processes to provide commercial contract administration/management expertise/advice to support delivery of capital infrastructure projects.
- P.Eng or LL.B./JD is an asset
- Demonstrated experience in interpretation and application of contract law, Ontario legislation (e.g. Construction Act, OPS Directives etc.), and legal statutes and proceedings; solid knowledge of Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents, as well as P3 Project Agreements; strong ability to work with bespoke contract documents, specifications and drawings, third party agreements etc.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with various personnel within and outside of the organization including management, professional staff, project team, construction site staff, other personnel to discuss, clarify and resolve technical/contractual matters, financial, legal and other concerns
- Experience using contract management systems, such as Oracle Unifier
- Excellent oral/written/presentation skills
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills is an asset
- Prior experience or interaction within a public sector environment is an asset
- Prior experience negotiating terms and conditions is an asset
Company Description
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Torontos subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
