Senior Manager, Contract Management

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 Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Commercial Management Office is seeking a Senior Manager Contract Management to lead the commercial management for capital projects undertaken by the Capital Projects Group (CPG).

What will I be doing

• Manage the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies methodologies tools and techniques for commercial management excellence and continuous improvement including the validation ofMetrolinx project requirements (including feasibility studies and cost analyses as required) and recommend commercial strategies consistent with overall strategic goals of the Division.
• Develop contract negotiation governance and management strategies to ensure that contracts adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures and to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle; Lead the review and analysis of the Divisions contract documents to ensure that the appropriate contracting strategy and contractual clauses are applied to reduce risk and protect the interests of Metrolinx.
• Support the development and leads the execution of the overall strategy for commercial management for contracts with Vendors and Partners in accordance with strategic and operational plans for the Division to ensure the successful outcomes and value for money objectives of the organizations large and complex operational initiatives.
• Collaborate with the both the Director and/or VP Commercial Management and Senior Legal Counsel to ensure corporate documents reflect commercial management strategy and sound commercial principles; Maintain active communication and collaborates with business unit leaders to develop new concepts design new programs discuss contracting models and provide commercial direction.
• Manage and monitors benchmarks and metrics and establishes a reporting functionality to appropriately gauge the alignment of business unit initiatives with corporate direction strategy and value for money principles.
• Monitor status of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis and lead a team to develop and update reporting for material projects and contracts.
• Provide expertise in contractual interpretation and provide guidance to staff in the management of change orders timing notifications and dealing with disagreements. Monitor contract amendments to ensure they are issued in writing and that negotiation and discussions are recorded.
• Build and manage relationships with a broad number of internal and external stakeholders/partners including 3rd party revenue partners provincial/federal/municipal governments agencies and/or communities leveraging those relationships to advance commercial operations program objectives;Deliver presentations attend meetings and acts as ambassador for the organization and its initiatives.
• Lead the resolution of issues of corporate significance as required to recover or protect Metrolinxs commercial reputation and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.
• Identify industry best practices in contract administration and legal developments relating to contentious and non-contentious construction law issues that may impact future projects and contract development; Oversee the accurate accounting of risks and ensures risks are appropriately translated into financial reputational and operational and schedule risks and that mitigation measures are provided in sufficient detail.
• Effectively deal with significant commercial issues including complex engineering and operational and business challenges to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies;monitor applicable regulations codes and standards to ensure all legal obligations are met or exceeded;facilitates collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders and external vendors to ensure project delivery and issues resolution.
• Manage processes controls and measures to support the commercial management strategy monitors and ensures contract compliance and the financial viability of all business unit projects.
• Support compliance with Metrolinxs financial and budgeting programs and provide spending oversight with appropriate guidance and controls; Develops and manage operating budgets; taking corrective actions to address issues with adherence to budget and schedule commitments.
• Provide senior leadership oversight and direction to staff and project teams (e.g. defines team member roles responsibilities and expectations); deliver timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills; manage staff and monitor work assignments to ensure adherence to timelines; monitor the achievement of performance objectives; develop and implement action plans to address performance gaps;provide orientation mentoring training and development opportunities lead succession planning and handling a broad range of employee relations matters

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Demonstrated experience in progressively responsible marketing or business roles related to the planning design construction commercializing assets increasing revenue and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services and related works facilitating third party partnerships including a minimum of 5 years of experience managing large complex multi-year transit or transformation projects and/or operational contracts.
• Completion of a degree in Applied Science Engineering Architecture Marketing Business or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Professional Engineer Ontario (.) Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Contract Law Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents (CCDC) Master Construction 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.
• Demonstrated experience with vendor management to evaluate project tenders and review consultant proposals; sound understanding of contracting principles practices rules regulations and procedures to assess risks and provide advice on procurement through the tendering process and the implications of the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Ability to plan set priorities schedule and manage deliverables for immediate and future needs.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodology to identify and recommend areas of focus in the development of business cases and other contract related documentation.
• A valid drivers license is required to travel to various project locations public meetings etc. (approximately 5%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record

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.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicybefore submitting your application.

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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