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North York, Ontario

Contract

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Job Title: Senior Contract Administrator
Location: North York, ON

Estimated Duration: 12 months

General Accountability

The Senior Contract Administrators will provide professional contract administrative services including responding to requests and assigned tasks, providing project support, reviewing information provided by the client etc. (the “Services”).
The SCAs will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with the Commercial Management team members, the Engineering staff and third-party Consultants as required. The Services to be provided by the SCAs will include but are not limited to the following assignments and tasks:

With a focus on post-award activities in the Construction Service Category, the role coordinates post-award contract activities
Review, interpret and analyze contract requirements and contract documents, to ensure that the overall contracting strategy and individual clauses/terms are applied appropriately and consistently to reduce the risk and protect the interests of client.
Attend kick-off and progress review meetings to support project team, ensure all parties understand contract terms and stakeholder alignment.
Enforce contractual obligations and conditions providing assistance in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, liquidated damages, etc.
Escalate complex, high-profile issues/matters to the Commercial Manager.
Responsible for accurate administration of various contract records, such as work plan releases, changes, claims, certificates of payment, amendments, correspondence, notices etc. in the Contract Management System (CMS).
Monitor assigned contracts and the respective progress, prepare and provide status reports to management and project teams
Analyze rationale for contract changes/amendment/claims and implementing claims avoidance and mitigation practices/strategies.
Oversee and administer the payment process in accordance with approved contract price breakdowns, verify vendors’ invoices for compliance with contract payment terms, release of statutory holdbacks (Construction Act), and final payments, assesses back and set-off charges and other payment related matters i.e. off-site inventory payments and liquidated damages.
Prepare price estimates for material, labour, equipment costs, analyze production, construction schedules for evaluating contractor’s contract changes, claims pricing submission and proposed changes/amendments/claims.
Monitor and report on contract allowances/contingencies.

Negotiate to establish acceptable settlement of price and terms for contract changes and claims with contractors and co-ordinates support from other key stakeholders.
Negotiate final settlement of quantities for unit price contracts
Process Requests for Quotes, Contract Amendments/Changes and Directives and reviews and provides input in development of Purchase Authorization Amendment Board Reports
Support the preparation of Performance Review Reports and participates in meetings regarding “unsatisfactory” performance review reports
Processes documentation for contract close-out
Prepare commercial documentation for Request for Proposals (RFPs)/Request for Bids (RFBs), Request for Service (RFS), Negotiated Requests for Proposals (NRFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Notices of Intent (NOIs), pre-qualifications and contracts including development of special commercial conditions.
Other activities assigned within the scope of the Commercial Management Department.
Ensure all performance KPI’ s Target is met.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

Great attention to detail, and capable to perform contract administration with great quality without close supervision
Ability to perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and produce estimates for varying trade disciplines
Experience in construction administration and thorough knowledge of contract administration related to construction contract changes, scheduling practices/methods, delays and construction claims management
Minimum three year work experience in Contract Administration and/or Procurement in public sector or private sector.
Sound judgement; detail oriented; effective problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
Well-developed analytical skills
Good negotiation skills and the ability to develop strategies, plan schedules and chair complex negotiations regarding commercial, legal and technical issues
Proficient in the use of a personal computer and related software applications relevant to the work
Good understanding of technical matters related to engineered products/equipment, construction services and engineering/construction issues including sources for material supplies and services
Good understanding of Construction Act
Knowledge of construction practices, codes, and regulation
Knowledge of union and trade agreements
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in an effective manner
Comprehensive knowledge of current construction principles and construction management practices, and claims management techniques

Have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

Formal education/training through which skills normally acquired:

Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline, or a combination of education, experience and training deemed to be equivalent; combined with directly related work experience in the procurement and administration of complex requirements.

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$40.00 and CA$70.00

Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.

Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.

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