Specialist, Contract Management

**Job Description**:
**Specialist, Contract Management**

**Public Works, Transportation**

**Status**:
**Regular Full Time**

**Salary Range**:
**$86,443 - $108,052 per annum**
**(plus comprehensive benefits,**
**where applicable)**

**Work mode: Hybrid**
**_see below for more details about this work mode._**

**Location: 2 Copper Rd., Brampton, ON**

**Hours of work: 35 hours per week**

Reporting to the Manager, Roads Operations and Maintenance, you will be tasked to manage various road maintenance contracts.

**What you will do in this role**:

- Manage and administer contracts that involve maintenance of various roadway assets
- Develop scope of work and terms of reference for the preparation of requests for proposals/tenders/quotes for the various maintenance contracts
- Review and assess practicability of contractor’s work plans
- Develop tender documents for contracts, manage the selection and procurement process
- Use current CMMS systems to manage contractor work orders
- Monitor and collaboratively find solutions to mitigate contractor performance issues and ensure adherence to contract terms, health and safety, insurance, WSIB, traffic control plan and environmental protection measures
- Negotiate project changes in scope to minimize Peel’s financial Risk and impacts to cost, quality and project schedules
- Assess all claims, notices of intent to claim, disputes and propose options for resolution

review and verify item quantities, ensure quality of work through development of strong QA/QC processes and prepare support for payment and tracking in the Regions CMMS system
- Develop and cultivate positive relationships with internal departments, Regional Councillors’, general public, contractors, consultant, inspectors, municipalities and external agencies
- Provide input and recommendations for the development of the current and capital budgets
- Ensure maintenance contracted activities are well planned to ensure risk is minimized and performance Standards are adhered too

**What the role requires**:

- University degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience
- Extensive experience in contract management and contract administration
- Demonstrated administrative and financial skills including previous experience with budget management and variance analysis
- Working knowledge of methods and practices applied in Roads Operations and Maintenance including all relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and policies
- Thorough knowledge of the Region of Peel Road Operations and Maintenance programs and services
- Advanced computer proficiency with experience using Microsoft Excel and Hansen

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Superior customer services acumen with ability to collaborate with partnerships and internal and external stakeholders
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills with the ability to respond with tack and diplomacy
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, oral and facilitation to a wide variety of audiences
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and pro-actively managing bias
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision benefit plan including psychological health (effective start date)
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Accrue Vacation on a monthly basis (3 weeks per annum)
- 3 Paid personal days and floating holidays
- Flexible hours supporting your wellness and wellbeing
- Annual performance review and merit increases based on performance (non-union/ where applicable)
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

**Work Mode & Job Location**:In this role you will have the ability to work remotely and attend on-site when required based on operational requirements at the 2 Copper Rd., Brampton, ON
_ _worksite. The frequency of on-site activities may vary on a weekly basis and based on operational requirements. Your remote work location must be located within the province of Ontario.

**Hours of Work**:35 hours per week

**_The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved._**

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

**As part of the Region’s ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced COVID-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.**

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Pe