Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Contract Administrator, COM
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- (Internal Title: Contract Administration and Procurement III)
- With a focus on post-award activities in the Construction Service Category, the role coordinates client’s post-award contract activities
- Review, interpret and analyse contract requirements and contract documents, to ensure that the overall contracting strategy and individual clauses/terms are applied appropriately and consistently to reduce the risk and protect the interests of the client.
- Attend kick-off and progress review meetings to support project team, ensure all parties understand contract terms and stakeholder alignment.
- Enforce contractual obligations and conditions providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, liquidated damages, etc.
- Escalate complex, high-profile issues/matters to the Commercial Manager.
- Responsible for accurate administration of various contract records, such as work plan releases, changes, claims, certificates of payment, amendments, correspondence, notices etc. in the Contract Management System (CMS).
- Monitor assigned contracts and the respective progress, prepare and provide status reports to management and project teams
- Analyse rationale for contract changes/amendment/claims and implementing claims avoidance and mitigation practices/strategies.
- Oversee and administer the payment process in accordance with approved contract price breakdowns, verify vendors’ invoices for compliance with contract payment terms, release of statutory holdbacks (Construction Act), and final payments, assesses back and set-off charges and other payment related matters i.e. off-site inventory payments and liquidated damages.
- Prepare price estimates for material, labour, equipment costs, analyse production, construction schedules for evaluating Vendor’s contract changes, claims pricing submission and proposed changes/amendments/claims.
- Monitor and report on contract allowances/contingencies and co-ordinates suitable increases as needed
- Negotiate to establish acceptable settlement of price and terms for contract changes and claims with Vendors and co-ordinates support from other key stakeholders.
- Negotiate final settlement of quantities for unit price contracts
- Process Requests for Quotes, Contract Amendments/Changes and Directives and reviews and provides input in development of Purchase Authorization Amendment Board Reports
- Support the preparation of Performance Review Reports and participates in meetings regarding “unsatisfactory” performance review reports
- Processes documentation for contract close-out
- Prepare commercial documentation for Request for Proposals (RFPs)/Request for Bids (RFBs), Request for Service (RFS), Negotiated Requests for Proposals (NRFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Notices of Intent (NOIs), pre-qualifications and contracts including development of special commercial conditions.
- Other activities assigned within the scope of the Commercial Management Department.
- Ensure all performance KPI’ s Target is met
- Working Conditions
- Office-based or site-based
- As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
- Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum three (3) year work experience in Contract Administration and Procurement in public sector or private sector.
- Experience in construction administration and thorough knowledge of contract administration related to construction contract changes, scheduling practices/methods, delays and construction claims management
- Sound judgement; detail oriented; effective problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
- Great attention to detail, and capable to perform contract administration with great quality without close supervision.
- Ability to perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and produce estimates for varying trade disciplines
- Holding recognized certification in specified fields of Engineering, Contracts Management, Program Management, or Procurement Management including project management certification - PMI (Project Management Institute), Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certificate Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM) or equivalent. PMP (Project Management Professional)
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Good understanding of Construction Act
- Comprehensive knowledge of current construction principles and construction management practices, and claims management techniques
- Have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and chair complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal and technical issues
- Proficient in the use of a personal computer and related software applications relevant to the work
- Good understanding of technical matters related to engineered products/equipment, construction services and engineering/construction issues including sources for material supplies and services
- Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.
- Well-developed analytical skills
- Knowledge of construction practices, codes, and regulations
- Knowledge of union and trade agreements
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in an effective manner
- Readiness to continue professional development to keep abreast of emerging technologies in Commercial Management, Procurement, and Project Management software
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable terms under contracts
- Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
- Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment
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Role Location Annual Salary Range
Toronto $80,000 to $120,000
Toronto
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