Contract Administrator - 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.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Program Management Office, Program Contracts section, is seeking multiple Contract Administrators to provide contract planning, management and administration services for capital projects undertaken by the Capital Project Group.

Reporting to the Manager or Assistant Manager, as applicable, the Contract Administrator will be responsible for coordinating and managing contract administration activities related to capital projects, including construction, design, engineering/architectural and other professional services, revenue vehicles, engineered equipment etc., in accordance with Metrolinx's policies and departmental processes and procedures.

What will I be doing?

Reviews, interprets and analyses contract requirements, tenders and contract documents, to ensure that the overall contracting strategy and individual clauses/terms are applied appropriately and consistently to reduce risk and protect the interests of Metrolinx. Ensures required clauses are included in all contract documentation and recommends changes/revisions where omissions/inconsistencies occur.
Identifies and advises 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 and providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc. Escalates complex, high profile issues/matters to the Manager or Assistant Manager.
Responsible for accurate administration of various contract records, such as work releases, change orders, certificates of payment, amendments, correspondence, notices etc. in the Contract Management System, such as Primavera Contract Manager and/or Oracle Unifier.
Monitors status of assigned contracts, prepares and provides reports to management and project teams, as required, such as pending changes, contingency usage, outstanding payments, difficult or problematic issues in order to facilitate timely resolution and avoid risk of claims and disputes

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

Minimum five (5) years' experience in the contract management and administration of large multibillion dollar contractual agreements involving largescale infrastructure projects that includes direct exposure to, or specialized working knowledge of:
Contracting principles, processes, methods, practices as well as basic accounting and scheduling
Administration of construction contracts and/or engineering/architectural design contract, and other technical and professional services contracts
Ability to interpret contract law, and Ontario legislation (e.g. _The _Construction Act, OPS Directives etc. _), Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents, bespoke contract documents, and legal statutes and proceedings.
Ability to plan, schedule and organize a variety of activities and deal with stressful situations with tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively 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 administration systems, such as Primavera Contract Manager and Oracle Unifier

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

Accommodation:

Application Process:

Metrolinx employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with Metrolinx's Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Standard, made under the Metrolinx Communicable Diseases in the Workplace Policy, as a condition of being eligible for the recruitment process.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required.

If you are not able to obtain COVID-19 vaccination for a reason related to a protected ground of discrimination under applicable human rights legislation, you can request accommodation from Metrolinx.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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