Subcontract Administration Lead

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis Major Projects division is in search of a Subcontract Administration Lead to join a transformative transit infrastructure project in Toronto. The Subcontract Administration Lead role will be part of a high-performing project team that is dedicated to delivering this complex undertaking through collaboration and a best-for-project vision. This role will report to the Contracts Lead and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Your role within the team:

• Liaise with the Contracts Lead to develop and implement systems and processes to manage all elements of the Subcontract Management functions.
• Ensure strong strategic and proactive management of downstream Subcontracts including, but not limited to training and mentoring team members, change management of subcontracts, administrating kick off and progress meetings as well as compliance with quality, safety and completions
• Direct management of high value, critical and complex Subcontract packages.
• Assess Subcontractor progress claims/proper invoices and ensure assessment is completed and paid in accordance with the Construction Act, including compiling accruals and work with the Project Controls Team to finalize the monthly Project forecast reviews.
• Support the Contracts Lead with compilation and management of any external dispute resolution process if required (adjudication, arbitration, litigation)
• Support the Contracts Lead to report and implement lessons learned from active and completed Subcontracts to ensure continuous improvement of the Subcontract suite, systems and processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external Legal teams as well as finance teams for audit queries when required.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• 7+years’ experience in Senior Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or Contracts Management with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience in large, complex, civil construction projects is essential with the ability to understand high volumes of information and make judicious and timely commercial decisions.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting contract requirements in various contract formats and a strong understanding of the Construction Act and Ontario Law.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills, experience with JD Edwards, Aconex and ProCore is an advantage, including strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in drafting concise, accurate, professional correspondence as well as knowledge of relevant safety regulations and requirements and quality control processes is required.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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