Contract Lead

Location

Toronto, ON | Canada

Job description

Requisition ID: 275073

• Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Toronto, ON

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview:

Bechtel, along with key sub-vendors Bantrel and Comtech, has been appointed as the Delivery Partner (DP) within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) comprising the customer, Metrolinx, and its Technical Authority (TA) for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project. The OLS Project scope includes the design build, operation, and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being delivered through major Public Private Partnership (P3) contracts and multiple Early and Advanced Works (EAW) contracts. The OLS Project is planned to open for revenue service in 2031. DP forms a key part of the overall leadership of the OLS Project.

Position Summary:

The DVC Contracts Manager will report directly to the DVC Commercial Manager and functionally to the Project Contract Manager. The DVC Contracts Manager will be responsible for all Contract Management activities for the assigned DVC Contract and will manage assigned contract personnel. The DVC Contract Manager will be expected to demonstrate professional oversight of contract delivery, the client’s compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements, procurement, risk management, and construction expertise and judgement in all phases of the contract work.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the division of responsibilities matrix of various contract management tasks and the standard work processes and procedures applicable to Contract Administration.
• Coordinates with other project functions activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.
• Manage complex contract changes by negotiating with contractor and customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
• Communicate with IPT members to raise awareness of contract provisions, vendor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions, identification of on time delivery and savings opportunities, schedule optimizations in concert with Project Control function, and claims or cost avoidance strategies.
• Review contractor progress reports for potential commercial impacts and advise project management team accordingly.
• Oversee the review and approval of contractor progress payments / proper invoices; proactively interrogate contractor entitlement following receipt of demands for payment or draw downs on allowances and contingencies. Monthly submission of a Certificate of Payment (COP) through the CMS.
• Facilitate contract close-out; confirm that all commercial, documentary and technical requirements are met or reconciled prior to substantial completion.
• Lead a team of assigned Contract personnel, provide support and coaching on effective Contract Management.
• Support DVC Commercial Manager on ad-hoc tasks and preparation of reports.

Qualifications & Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other industry related field along with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of contract regulations, policies, and practices.
• Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in administering different contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms.
• Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.
• Proficiency in MS Office software suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to establish collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in working within an environment of senior managers, client executives, and government agencies.
• Understanding of compliance with protocols of company and client confidentiality.

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Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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