Vendor Representative

Requisition ID: 276715 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Accompanied 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Toronto, ON 

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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 (P3) 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.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will act as a primary point of contact/focal person on behalf of Bechtel for administration of its agreement and related contractual issues with the client and as a primary point of contact/focal person on behalf of Bechtel for administration of the two Key Subvendor subcontracts with Bantrel and Comtech.  Additionally, the Vendor Representative will support implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and development of the prime contracts administration procedures, facilitate training and supervision of prime contracts/administrative personnel supporting prime contract administration and prime contract claims identification. The Vendor Representative reports to the Project Delivery Partner Director, and functionally to the Infrastructure GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible to implement and maintain the Prime Contract Management Program for the project consistent with the practices and procedures set forth in the Corporate Prime Contracts Management Manual.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract/commercial management principles and best practices.
• Overall responsibility for coordinating the performance of Bechtel’s obligations under the contract, including liaising with Performance Manager on the development of performance Key Performance Indicators for Performance Incentivization Regime and securing client agreement.
• Maintain coordination with client on day-to-day basis to ensure that the issues are dealt with in an efficient, effective, and timely manner.
• Preparation and finalization of contract modifications/extensions (e.g., Annual Work Plan – AWP) and develop the negotiation strategy and/or support/conduct negotiations, as directed.
• Assure Service compliance with the contract requirements, AWP, and all statutory as well as client requirements in respect to health, safety and environmental.
• Submission of “Draft Proper Invoices” and “Proper Invoices”, liaise with Production Director to address all comments from client and secure required approval.
• Coordination of Staffing Plan/updates.
• Manage the submission and approval of candidates through the Staffing Subcommittee process.
• Act as Secretary to the Executive Oversight Committee.
• Participate in project related meetings, work closely with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls to:
• Ensure awareness of all project activities that may affect the prime contract;
• Take appropriate actions to protect Bechtel’s interest and/or improve project performance; and
• Ensure compliance with prime contract terms and conditions.
• Manage the handling of the prime contract closeout requirements.
• Manage the Lease Agreement and related amendments for the office building.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience

Level 2

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 18+ years of relevant experience or 22+ years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering.
• Demonstratable experience of managing client contracts with similar commercial terms and incentivization models.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering in collaborative working arrangements.
• Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set.
•  Considered subject matter expert within discipline.
• Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
•  Works without supervision.
•  Mentors less-experienced team members.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.  
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