Subcontracts Lead

Acciona•CAN - Ontario Line North, ON

5d•CA$140,000 - CA$180,000•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, we are dedicated to designing a better planet and addressing global challenges like climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity. We have a strong track record in Canada since 2001, delivering large infrastructure projects across the entire value chain, from R&D to operations and maintenance. We are currently involved in significant infrastructure projects in Canada, contributing to the economic and social progress of local communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, law or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8-10 years of experience in subcontract or contract administration within large-scale construction projects.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex subcontract packages.
Strong understanding of construction subcontracting practices.
Ability to lead and mentor team members in a project environment.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proficiency with contract management systems, project controls tools, and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience on rail, transit, or major infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the administration of multiple subcontract packages covering rail transit scopes such as civil works, track, systems, utilities, stations, and specialty trades.
Coordinate issuance of subcontracts, notices to proceed, amendments, and change orders.
Ensure accurate tracking of subcontract values, changes, insurance, bonds, and compliance documents.
Support subcontract closeout activities, including final releases and documentation.
Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to subcontract coordinators and administrators.
Assign workloads, track progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
Review subcontract documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Serve as a technical resource for subcontract administration best practices.
Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance related to scope, schedule, and cost.
Coordinate with cost/project controls on budgets, forecasts, and change management.
Support identification and resolution of subcontract issues and risks.
Prepare summaries and reports for project management and leadership.
Ensure flow-down of prime contract requirements, including safety, quality, insurance, bonding, and labor compliance provisions.
Assist with internal and external audits and documentation reviews.
Actively work to avoid disputes by maintaining clear communication and proactively managing subcontractor issues.
Liaise with construction and technical team to ensure that all subcontractors are on schedule and that any delays are promptly addressed, identifying potential issues early and work collaboratively with the teams to mitigate risk ensuring the projects stays on track and within budget.
Mitigate, identify and evaluate potential change orders and claims assisting with the resolution of outstanding commercial issues.
Coordinate with subcontracts manager and legal team as needed to address contractual disputes.
Support the project closeout process by verifying that all contractual obligations have been fulfilled.
Act as a primary point of contact between subcontractors and internal project teams.
Coordinate closely with construction managers, project managers, cost control, schedulers, legal, and finance teams.
Participate in project meetings related to subcontract execution and risk.