Sr. Contracts Administrator

Aecon • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$90,000 - CA$115,000

About The Position

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and deep local expertise. We play a key role in building and enhancing infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and an expanding international footprint improving everyday life through the roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems that connect communities. With more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon is a trusted partner for delivering complex civil projects, including tunnels, transit expansions, airports, ports, highways, and large-scale site development. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Subcontract, the Sr. Contracts Administrator will support the commercial and contract management of some major projects in civil.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience working for a contractor on a large-scale project.
• Knowledge of construction law, Construction Act, negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Knowledge of project operations, policies, procedures, and strategic direction.
• Minimum of 3 years commercial/contract management experience on major projects working with different partners throughout the project life cycle from bid to contract closeout.
• Understanding of construction planning, scheduling and management.
• Experience dealing with labor obligations and their impact on the Project.
• Proficiency using Microsoft office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP (Procure to pay)
• Strong decision-making ability and negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

• Legal, Engineering or Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent preferred
• Career progression from quantity surveyor would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Work with project delivery team to manage commercial/contractual issues.
• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration.
• Maintain contractor filing system and administer project contracts; such as, project agreement, contracts, consultancy agreements, and purchase agreements.
• Ensure all contract deliverables and timelines are met while providing leadership to ensure commercial risk on project contracts are minimized.
• Take part in the drafting, review and negotiation phases of various downstream agreements.
• Monitor procurement scheduling and plans, facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment, including development of terms and conditions, scope and specification requirements, implementing and overseeing the bidding process with pre-qualified companies, evaluate submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendation.
• Engage with Aecon’s insurance advisors to develop appropriate Project insurance programs and coverages.
• Chair and document progress review meetings with individual contractors to monitor contractor performance and deliverables.
• Exercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times.
• Support risk management implementation and mitigation plans to help identify potential risks for the project.
• Proactively analyze the risks associated with projects in the bid phase.
• Commercial and contract management of project close out/post practical completion, including defect liability period and O&M.
• Coordination of contract deliverables with other functions (e.g. Construction, Project Controls, Finance, etc.).
• Manage performance security for contractors (Performance bonding, letters of credit and contractor parental guarantees).
• Ensure compliance of overall procurement plans and Subcon SOP for procurement coordinators and specialists.

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree