Contract Manager- Facilities

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. As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of contract management for the Ontario Line – Elevated Guideway and Stations project (the “Project”). EGS is being delivered by Trillium Guideway Partners (a partnership between Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc. and Amico Major Projects Inc.) (“TGP”) via a progressive design build contract model (the “DMCA”) (similar to Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), alliancing, or other collaborative frameworks). You will play a key role in ensuring the effective management, negotiation, and execution of contracts, fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders, and promoting a collaborative working environment. Contract Development & Negotiation Lead negotiations with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with project objectives and budgetary constraints. Collaborate closely with legal, project stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure contracts are suitable for the works being carried out and meet the requirements of the client and the DMCA. Oversee the selection, qualification, and performance evaluation of vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering productive relationships and resolving disputes, if any. Contract Administration Oversee the administration of the DMCA and subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that contractual obligations are met by all parties. Monitor performance and compliance with the DMCA and subcontracts, including submittal requirements, responses and actions related to non-conformance reports (if any), and correspondence timelines, pursuant to the DMCA. Manage change orders and modifications to contracts, assessing impacts on cost, schedule and scope and resolving conflicts as they may arise. Risk Management Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks associated with the DMCA and subcontracts, including legal, financial, and project delivery risks. Review and provide input to the QRA risk modeling software. Ensure all insurance requirements for the joint venture partners, subcontractors and any other third parties are met. Ensure that all risk allocation and management processes are incorporated into subcontracts, where applicable, to mitigate TGP and client risk. Prepare regular reports and updates on contract status, key performance indicators, and emerging issues for project stakeholders, including senior management and client. Ensure all project change registers, correspondence logs, instruction logs and any other registers are completed and kept up to date. Establish and maintain a centralized repository for all contract-related documents, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality. Ensure compliance with relevant Ontario legislation, regulation, permits and insurance, and adhere to industry standards and best practices in contract management and project delivery. Stay updated on the latest trends, laws, and regulations related to collaboration-based contract models in the construction and civil infrastructure areas. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization in contract management practices, implementing best practices and lessons learned. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Facilitate a collaborative, team-oriented environment among the Project’s stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and Project owners. Promote open communication and conflict resolution methods to ensure effective collaboration and project progress. Foster a "best for project" culture within the team. Manage and mentor a team of contract administrators, project coordinators, and other relevant staff, ensuring they are effectively performing their work in line with the project’s and TGP’s objectives and expectations. Foster a collaborative, high-pe

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