Contract Administrator

Mace; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction and consultancy is seeking a Contract Administrator in Toronto. This role involves reviewing and managing contract-related activities, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract administration and a strong understanding of contract law, contributing to the successful delivery of major projects like the Scarborough Subway Extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration of construction contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with contract administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contract requirements and documents.
• Monitor contractor performance and adherence to contracts.
• Manage contract records and assist in negotiations.

Skills

Contract Law Interpretation

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management Systems

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Oracle Unifier

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometres farther into Scarborough.

It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools and other key destinations throughout the city.

The MCS team is partnering with partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension project.

Our values shape the way we work, and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity for our people to excel
  
  

As Contract Administrator you will report to the Contract Administration Manager and will be responsible for coordinating and managing contract administration activities related to YNSE such as stakeholder management, analysis of contract requirements, coordinating for presentations and reports to support the operations and governance of managing projects, in accordance with our clients’ policies and departmental processes and procedures.

You'll Be Responsible For

• Reviewing, interpreting, and analysing contract requirements, tenders, and contract documents, to ensure that the overall contracting strategy and individual clauses/terms are applied appropriately and consistently to reduce risk and protect the interests of our client. Ensures required clauses are included in all contract documentation and recommends changes/revisions where omissions/inconsistencies occur.
• Identifying and advising on the resolution of a range of critical contract issues including contractor performance, and monitors contractor adherence to the terms of contractual agreements; enforces contractual obligations and conditions by engaging internal legal representation and aiding in negotiations and resolution of matters, or enforcement of penalty clauses, Liquidated Damages, etc.
• Accurate administration of various contract records, such as work releases, change orders, certificates of payment, amendments, correspondence, notices etc. in the Contract Management System, such as Primavera Contract Manager and/or Oracle Unifier.
• Supporting development of high-quality reports, presentations, communication strategies and plan, as initiator/author.
• Coordinating, supporting, and attending management meetings including confirming agenda, reviewing materials, and following up on action items.
• Monitoring status of assigned contracts, prepares and provides reports to management and project teams by analysing pending changes, contingency usage, outstanding payments, difficult or problematic issues to facilitate timely resolution and avoid risk of claims and disputes.
  
  

You’ll Also Have

• Demonstrated some experience in the contract administration of construction and or engineering contracts.
• Ability to interpret contract law, and legislations.
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize a variety of activities and deal with stressful situations with tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience using contract administration systems.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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