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 Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.
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?
Working directly within an Integrated Project Delivery team, you will 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, including, working 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; participating 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.
Identify and advise 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.
Identify and closely monitor 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 that includes direct exposure to, or specialized working 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
Don’t Meet Every Requirement?
If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
