Manager, Commercial Management (Engineering)
Manager, Commercial Management (Engineering)
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Job Description
(Contract up to 12 months)
Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Enterprise Commercial Management office is looking for a Manager Commercial Management Engineering & Maintenance to join the Vendor Management team. In this role you will develop commercial strategies and processes work on tendering and procurement of engineering and maintenance services review and analyze contracts and advise on a range of critical issues to achieve optimal return on investment for contracts.
What will I be doing
- Develop and implement plans methodologies tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement
- Assist in the development and implementation of contract management standards and operational procedures to ensure successful delivery of engineering and maintenance goals.
- Analyze and provide recommendations on contract negotiations and later in the operating period support the change and dispute resolution processes.
- Monitor contract performance management through pro-active issue resolution change requests/amendments and standardized internal processes that contribute to achievement of desired service outcomes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Build strong working relationships with internal subject matter experts and partners including the business units legal procurement finance other commercial teams engineering and asset management (E&AM) teams as well as with the external engineering and maintenance vendors.
- Lead the development of contract negotiation documents and briefing materials support governance processes to confirm positions and ensure parties understand contractual obligations related to performance and payment mechanisms.
- Identify and closely monitor contractual risks constraints and contingencies to avoid or mitigate additional costs penalties and delays.
- Support the development of and directly implement mitigation tactics throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Actively anticipate changes in both external and internal environment for potential impacts and risks and takes appropriate action to inform and mitigate risks.
- Provide input into complex contractual claims and may lead the management analysis and resolution of disputes.
- Manage aspects of contract administration including consultative advice expertise and support to project teams throughout the life of operations projects.
- Work with Finance to establish and maintain financial control systems and ensure timely flow of documents required by the Contract Administration and Finance teams.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree in Applied Science Engineering Architecture Marketing Business or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Licensed Professional Engineer recognized by the Province of Ontario (.) Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Project Management Professional (PMP) Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation certification would be an asset.
- Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible roles facilitating third party partnerships related to planning design construction commercializing assets increasing revenue and operations. Experience in the transportation industry and public sector is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience managing large complex multi-year transit or transformation projects and/or operational contracts.
- Familiarity with various procurement methods both traditional and non-traditional (including AFP Alternate Financing Procurement). Knowledge of Contract Law Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents (CCDC) Operating and Service Agreements the Construction Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Environmental Assessment Act and the Professional Engineers Act contracts documents specifications and drawings and legal statutes and proceedings.
- Experience with vendor management to evaluate vendor positions and review change proposals; sound understanding of contracting principles practices rules regulations and procedures to assess risks and provide advice on implications of the terms and conditions of contracts.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation policies procedures professional or technical practices and precedents.
- Knowledge of regulatory legislation building codes legal and financial issues and government bodies external agencies and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.
- Management and leadership skills to manage departmental staff and lead projects and motivate a team of Commercial Management Senior Advisors matrixed staff and consultants.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal and a positive attitude to drive resolutions to stakeholder issues
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided be misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
