Subcontract Administrator - Toronto, Canada - Webuild

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Toronto, Canada

3 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About us
NGE Canada is an affiliate of the NGE Group, a leading construction company based in France.

As NGE expands its presence internationally, NGE Canada is looking for a qualified Subcontract Administrator to join our RSSOM Project Team.

You will be part of an international team, composed mainly of engineers and construction employees, able to meet the expectations of the local and international markets.

We are growing fast in Canada and we need you

About the Project

The
Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) project is one of many contracts to deliver the Ontario Line, a 15.6-kilometre stand-alone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science Centre to Exhibition/Ontario Place.

Project Benefits

Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10minute walk of an Ontario Line station
Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents
Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option

The Role
We are looking to add a Subcontract Administrator to join our growing team. In this role you will be providing oversight of several subcontracts management.

Responsibilities

Administers assigned subcontracts starting from contract negotiations and maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration and other major matters.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements
Working knowledge of insurance policies and administering claims that fall under the project insurance policy deductibles.
Implementation of Change Management procedures
Negotiation of Change Orders and change issues with Subcontractors
Ensure timely and accurate contractual correspondence
Pricing of change and delay issues
Identification and tracking of deliverables including bonds, reports and insurance certificates and insurance claims.
Identification and implementation of record keeping validating potential changes
Maintenance of change management/issue logs and provision of summary reports
Maintaining excellent relationships with the subcontractors and public
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Participate to subcontractor kickoff meetings
Regular subcontractor review meetings
Payment administration
Schedule monitoring
Monthly financial reporting
Recommend efficiency changes to contract administration.
Subcontract Agreement closeout

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or
Finance required (Master's degree preferred)
5+ years of experience in contract administration or a related field like quantity

- surveying, accounting, finance or legal or education in an insurance related field working towards full license and CIP designation

Experience working with and managing contracts
Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contracts
Relevant experience in managing and administering insurance claims
Ability to conduct telephone investigations, evaluate, negotiate and settle first and thirdparty commercial lines claims
Attention to detail and ability to notice errors
Working knowledge of accounting principles
Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools
Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations
Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges
Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle
Experience with largescale organizational change efforts
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Excellent oral and written English skills are essential
Commitment to ethical business conduct and trusted with sensitive information

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Change management certification or designation desired
Strong awareness of construction and contract law (Experience with Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) forms of contract an asset)
Engineering background (civil, systems, MEP, track) preferred but not required
Significant major project experience dealing with change/claims management/dispute resolution issues
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