84888

north York, Ontario

Contract

5 days ago

Job Title: Construction Procurement Specialist
Location: North York, ON (Onsite)

Estimated Duration: 6 Months

General Accountability

Focusing on Pre-Award activities in Construction Service Category, coordinate and administer the day-to-day activities associated with bidding/contract pre-award activities relating to complex, high value contracts involving construction, design/build requirements, engineering/architectural consultants, consistent with the client's procurement policy and departmental procedures and guidelines.
Liaise and provide guidance to end user customers and staff to co-ordinate procurement efforts and maintain schedule requirements.
Review, comment, and recommend revisions as appropriate on statements of work/scope of services/terms of reference/technical specifications. Attending kick-off and progress review meetings.
Develops evaluation criteria, weighting, and submission requirements for use in evaluating proposals.
Perform market research through outreach to other public entities to ensure continued competitiveness for procurement calls utilizing best practices and process improvements
Coordinate and chair procurement negotiation meetings for non-competitive and other negotiated contracts in addition to coordinating and chairing pre-bid meetings or site tours for bidders/proponents, kick-off meetings, debriefing meetings with unsuccessful bidders, and prepares and issues minutes of meetings.
Respond to complaints from suppliers and defends corporate position while facilitating consensus evaluation meetings with internal customer stakeholders, reads all proposals and documents the discussion and rationale for categories outlined as evaluation criteria for all submissions received in response to RFXs.
Prepare and contribute to a variety of reports relating to procurement progress, budget/project approvals, labour/material cost distribution, client requirements, or special reports for management.
Promote a respectful work and service environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and is free from harassment and discrimination.

4.0 Qualifications and Experience

Qualification and Experience Requirements for Procurement Specialist (PS) The required qualifications and experience for such position can also be found below: Skills/Knowledge/Experience

Great attention to details, and capable to perform public sector procurement works with great quality without close supervision.
Experience in construction contract 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 Procurement in public sector or private sector, and/or Contract Administration.
Work experience in public sector with good track record is strongly preferred.
Extensive experience utilizing master format in Construction project with project delivery model of Design Bid Build(DBB)
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 regulations
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
Ability to perform quantity take-offs from construction drawings and produce estimates for varying trade disciplines
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 Business, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a combination of education, experience and training deemed to be equivalent; combined with related work experience in the procurement of complex requirements .

Assets:

Accreditation/certification from a professional association such as Supply Chain Management Association Ontario or Ontario Public Buyer’s Association is preferred.
Public sector or transit procurement experience, thorough knowledge of public sector procurement principles and practical experience of procurement processes, methods, and practices.
Strong experience with Construction Act
Experience administering the procurement process for complex, high value projects that includes the development of Request for Proposals (RFP) Negotiated Contracts and Negotiated Request for Proposals (NRFP) documentation; specification review and revision; liaising with clients/bidders; detailed analysis of tender bids for compliance; negotiation and final documentation preparation.
Developing and overseeing the procurement process for both binding and non-binding procurements considered an asset.
Facilitating and managing Commercial Confidential Meetings (CCM’s) would be considered an asset.

The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$45.00 and CA$80.00

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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