Subcontracts Coordinator

Acciona•CAN - Ontario Line North, ON

2d•CA$75,000 - CA$110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ACCIONA is a global company focused on developing regenerative infrastructure that positively impacts society. With over 65,000 professionals in more than 40 countries, ACCIONA is dedicated to designing a better planet and addressing global challenges like climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. The company has been delivering large infrastructure projects in Canada since 2001, covering the entire value chain from R&D to operations and maintenance. ACCIONA's projects contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field
5+ years of contract management experience on major infrastructure or rail construction projects
Strong knowledge of construction contracts
Understanding of rail project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, PPP)
Experience administering change orders, claims, and dispute resolution processes
Contract interpretation and negotiation
Claims and change management
Risk analysis and commercial judgment
Strong written and verbal communication
Attention to detail and document control
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-contractor environment

Nice To Haves

Experience on rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects
Familiarity with government-funded or public-sector rail projects
Professional certifications (CCM, CPCM, PMP, MRICS)

Responsibilities

Manage all contractual aspects of a rail construction project, ensuring compliance with contract terms, applicable legislation, and project requirements.
Oversee a small team of contract administrators.
Support successful project delivery by mitigating contractual risk, managing claims, and coordinating with the Subcontracts Manager, project managers, project controls, procurement, and construction and technical teams.
Ensure all subcontractors comply with contractual obligations, schedule, quality, and health and safety standards.
Administer subcontracts, supplier agreements, and consultant agreements in accordance with project requirements.
Interpret contract documents and provide guidance to administrators and project teams on compliance with contract terms, technical specifications, drawings, schedules, and applicable law and regulations.
Manage change orders, variations, and contract modifications, including pricing, schedule impacts, and approvals.
Support the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of claims, disputes, and time extensions.
Maintain detailed records to support entitlement and defend against claims.
Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Monitor contractor performance, contractual, and team KPIs.
Support commercial forecasting and cost control related to contract obligations.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, scheduling, cost control, and procurement teams.
Participate in project meetings and provide contractual input on key decisions.
Maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, and registers (changes, claims, RFIs, notices).
Ensure administrators are tracking key contractual dates, milestones, and notice requirements.
Review contract status reports for management and project leadership.