Manager, Contract - Canada - Metrolinx

Metrolinx

Verified Company

Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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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 Toronto's subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

We embody our values in everything that we do. We Serve with Passion, Think Forward, and Play as a Team. If you can relate, we want to hear from you

Our Commercial Management Office is seeking a Manager, Contract & Vendor Management to lead the contract management and life-cycle maintenance for major projects undertaken by the Operations vendors.

Also provides direction to Senior Contract Administrators to facilitate contractual compliance activities, and manage contract change requests and amendments.

What will I be doing?

Assists in the development and implementation of Operations' contract management systems, standards and operational procedures to ensure successful delivery of the organization's large and complex operational initiatives.
Monitors contract performance management through proactive issue resolution, change requests/amendments, and standardized internal processes that contribute to achievement of desired service levels and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Produces contract performance reports and maintains monthly, quarterly and executive management reports and distributes as needed.
Authors and assists in the review and analysis of the Division's highly complex tenders and contract documents to ensure that the appropriate contracting strategy and contractual clauses are applied to reduce risk and protect the interests of Metrolinx.
Provides input into complex contractual claims and may lead the management, analysis (e.g. change orders, errors and omissions, negligence evaluation) and resolution of disputes including advising senior management on strategies and negotiating with vendors on behalf of the Division. Interacts with senior staff from internal and external stakeholders with respect to claims, dispute resolution, etc. including Procurement, Legal, external claims and legal consultants, contractors, consultants, Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and rail agencies (CN, CP).
Authors, oversees and monitors all Divisional contract portfolio groups to ensure risk mitigation and management, value management and cost control to identify and advise on the resolution of a range of critical issues including contractor performance. Ensures contractor adherence to terms and enforces contractual obligations and conditions through proactive vendor governance and by engaging internal and external legal representation and leading them in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc.
Identifies, analyzes and develops responses to commercial risks, and reports on contract performance and contingency utilization.
Develops risk mitigation strategies to ensure the compliance of contracts and change orders with Metrolinx policies and procedures and to minimize corporate liability throughout the lifecycle of projects. Identifies and closely monitors risks, constraints and contingencies associated with contracts to avoid or mitigate additional costs, penalties and delays. Recommends, implements and continuously adjusts mitigation as well as implementation tactics throughout the lifecycle of projects.
Manages the provision of contract administration consultative advice, expertise and support to project teams throughout the life of operations projects.
Systematically manages contractrelated correspondence, documentation and ensures tracking of contract deliverables is proactively managed.
Manages the provision of contract administration consultative advice, expertise and support to project teams throughout the life of operations projects.
Works with Finance to establish and maintain financial control systems and ensures timely flow of documents required by the Contract Administration and Finance teams.
Directly manages Contract Administration department employees in a single work group performing related tasks and manages additional consulting resources as required to support the integrated team.

What skills & qualifications do I need?

Completion of a degree in, Engineering, Contract/Construction Law, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Minimum eight (8) years' experience managing the administration of large multibillion dollar contractual agreements and teams, ideally for an owner/public sector agency involving largescale infrastructure projects.
Expert knowledge of contract administration and claims management techniques and practices in a large multi project complex operational, construction an