Subcontracts Coordinator

Acciona; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Benefits & EFAP

Health Spending Account

Learning & development

RRSP matching

Performance bonus

Share purchase program

Job summary

ACCIONA is a global leader in regenerative infrastructure, actively delivering large rail construction projects in Canada since 2001. The Subcontract Coordinator role focuses on contract administration, change management, and risk control to support successful project delivery with a small team of administrators under the Subcontracts Manager.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of contract management experience on major infrastructure or rail projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, law, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of contract management in major infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and rail delivery methods.
• Experience administering change orders, claims and dispute resolution processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontracts, supplier and consultant agreements per project requirements.
• Interpret contract documents and ensure compliance with terms and regulations.
• Manage change orders, variations, pricing and schedule impacts.
• Support negotiation of claims, disputes and time extensions.
• Maintain records to support entitlement and defend claims.
• Coordinate with engineering, scheduling, cost control and procurement.
• Participate in project meetings and provide contractual input.

Skills

Contract management

Rail experience

Change orders

Dispute resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CCM / CPCM / PMP / MRICS

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca

Job Description

The Subcontract Coordinator is responsible for managing all contractual aspects of a rail construction project, ensuring compliance with contract terms, applicable legislation and project requirements. The role oversees a small team of contract administrators and supports successful project delivery by mitigating contractual risk, managing claims and coordinating closely with the Subcontracts Manager, project managers, project controls, procurement and construction and technical teams to ensure all subcontractors comply with contractual obligations, schedule, quality and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Administration Compliance

• Ensure subcontracts, supplier agreements and consultant agreements are administered in accordance with project requirements
• Interpret contract documents and provide guidance to administrators and project teams to ensure compliance with contract terms, technical specifications, drawings, schedules and applicable law and regulations

Change Management & Claims

• Manage change orders, variations, and contract modifications, including pricing, schedule impacts, and approvals
• Support preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of claims, disputes, and time extensions
• Maintain detailed records to support entitlement and defend against claims

Risk & Commercial Management

• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Monitor contractor performance, contractual and team KPIs
• Support commercial forecasting and cost control related to contract obligations

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering, construction, scheduling, cost control, and procurement teams
• Participate in project meetings and provide contractual input on key decisions

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, and registers (changes, claims, RFIs, notices)
• Ensure administrators are tracking key contractual dates, milestones, and notice requirements
• Review contract status reports for management and project leadership

Work Conditions

• Field-office and office-based role on an active rail construction site
• May require travel between job sites, depots, and client offices

Required Skills and Competencies

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of contract management experience on major infrastructure or rail construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts
  • Understanding of rail project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, PPP)
  • Experience administering change orders, claims, and dispute resolution processes
• ** Preferred Qualifications**
  • Experience on rail, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects
  • Familiarity with government-funded or public-sector rail projects
  • Professional certifications (CCM, CPCM, PMP, MRICS)
• ** Key Skills & Competencies**
  • Contract interpretation and negotiationces

This role offers an annual base salary in the anticipated range of $90,000–$120,000 CAD, with compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, this role includes a total rewards package that supports employee well-being, development, and long-term growth, subject to company policies and applicable provincial employment standards, including:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Group benefits and EFAP from your start date, with premiums paid by ACCIONA
• Health Spending Account
• Learning, development, and internal career opportunities
• RRSP matching
• Performance-based discretionary bonus
• Share purchase program

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.