Contracts Commercial Lead

**Requisition ID: 264212**
- ** Relocation Authorized: National - Family**:

- ** Telework Type**:Full-Time Office/Project**:

- ** Work Location: Toronto, ON**

**Project Overview**:
Bechtel Infrastructure, along with key sub-vendors Bantrel and Comtech, has been appointed as the Delivery Partner (DP) within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) comprising the customer, Metrolinx, and its Technical Authority (TA) for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project. The OLS Project scope includes the design build, operation, and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being delivered through major Public Private Partnership contracts (P3-PCo) contracts and multiple Early and Advanced Works (EAW) contracts. The OLS Project is planned to open for revenue service in 2031. DP forms a key part of the overall leadership of the OLS Project.

**Position Summary**:
The Contracts Commercial Lead (RSSOM) manages the administration of the RSSOM contract. Responsible for implementation of Metrolinx standard work process and procedures. Provides operational supervision and technical guidance to Site Contract Administrator(s). Reports directly to the RSSOM Manager. Receives functional guidance from the responsible Contracts Manager.

The Contracts Commercial Lead (RSSOM) has the following additional responsibilities:

- May serve as deputy for the RSSOM Manager in certain aspects of the project.
- Leads the RSSOM project controls, risk, reporting and document control teams to ensure effective administration and communication between DP, IPT and PCo (RSSOM Contractor).

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze the contract terms and conditions to become fluent with the obligations of the PCo and the ITP, and contract processes. Highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work. As work proceeds, make recommendations to the RSSOM Manager on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and support remedial actions and recommend appropriate tradeoffs.
- Responsible for the development and management of appropriate mechanisms to monitor the PCo’s compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Responsible for working with the other project team members to ensure that Delivery Partner or customer related actions or inactions which could result in constructive contract changes are identified and make recommendations on their resolution.
- Responsible for the management of the procedure to recognize and identify contract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under the change provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.
- Coordinate and provide support to Claims Director and Legal regarding RSSOM related claims.
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with construction, engineering, procurement, legal and risk management throughout the Integrated Project Team (IPT) to facilitate organizational interfaces between those performing contract administration.
- Provide RSSOM Manager with reviews and analysis of the PCo’s performance against the contract including conformance, schedule and financial data.
- Coordinate with other Contracts Commercial leads to establish an Ontario Line project-wide position on interface issues that extend beyond RSSOM scope boundaries.
- Participate in commercial contractual negotiations and provide guidance to RSSOM Manager.
- Supervise cross functional team comprising project controls, risk, reporting and document management.
- Establish and maintain a positive relationship with the PCo counterpart(s).

**Basic Qualifciations**:

- Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Law, or Cost Engineering desirable, or other industry related field along with 15+ years of experience.
- Experience and education in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, and administration.
- Ability to negotiate of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
- Thorough knowledge of contract administration, procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project. Experience managing contracts in Canada preferred.
- Experience of complex rail mega-projects in urban areas desirable.
- Direct experience in the function of managing workload distribution and execution of the work.
- Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices. Experience with Metrolix policies, procedures, and work practices desirable.
- Working knowledge of automated contract management systems.

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