Contract Administrator - RSSOM
Bechtel
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assigned to the RSSOM (Rolling Stock Systems Operations & Maintenance) P3 contract, with a particular focus on the Systems and Interfaces scope.
- Will provide guidance on contract interpretation to the IPT.
- Will consult with Client Contracts Administrators as required to coordinate change and payments on CMS.
- Implement the current contract administration procedure.
- Establish and maintain the relevant data for CMS purposes.
- Be responsible for the creation of correspondence and responding to requests from the contractor within contract timeline requirements.
- Will verify that acceptable insurance coverage, bonds and performance securities, if required, are obtained prior to contractor mobilization and are maintained until contract completion.
- Expedite contractor administrative submittals.
- Communicate with IPT members to raise awareness of contract provisions, vendor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions, identification of on time delivery and savings opportunities, schedule optimizations in concert with Project Control function, and claims or cost avoidance strategies.
- Preparation, administration, and negotiation of change and claims documentation, as well as assessing claims and variations to provide recommendations on contractual recourses and remedies to the client.
- Review RFIs and daily reports for potential commercial issues.
- Participate in the review and approval of contractor progress payments / proper invoices, if required.
- Review contractor progress reports for potential commercial impacts and advise project management team accordingly.
- Support Construction Managers/Project Managers to assess contractor progress and cost data.
- Facilitate progress reviews and commercial meetings as required and publish minutes of meetings.
- Administer any set-offs.
- Facilitate contract close-out; confirm that all commercial, documentary and technical requirements are met or reconciled prior to substantial completion.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other industry related field along with 5+ years of Contract Administration experience.
- Basic knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or other industry related field along with 10+ years of Contract Administration experience
- Advanced knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.
- Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
- Possesses extensive knowledge and experience in contract management and applies that knowledge and experience to improve project performance.
- Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrated oral and written and inter-personal communication skills.
- Experience in administering and interpreting contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms.
- Experience in developing, presenting, and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.
- Experience with rail systems preferred.