This position provides project specific leadership and management in subcontract management and administration of engineered equipment, site works, professional services, and permanent plant materials.  Responsibilities include managing a staff of field subcontract administrators and subcontract coordinators while interfacing with Project senior management, engineering management and design professionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but is not necessarily limited to the following:

• Develop and manage construction project subcontract and material contract administration and control procedures from inception to completion.
• Act as single point of contact and accountability for overall subcontract and material contract administration.
• Ensure contract handler conformance to contract provisions and assist contract handers with contract correspondence. 
• Oversee preparation of change orders, claims identification and contract handler administration. 
• Oversee all subcontract payment provisions and payment approvals.
• Resolve subcontractor grievances, and claims.
• Review subcontractor claims and contracts for conformance to project policy.
• Oversee administration of subcontract management systems.
• Communicate and enforce subcontracting policies & procedures to project team.
• Provide training to ensure policies & procedures are followed.

• Masters degree preferred. Must have a BA/BS in business, engineering, supply chain management, construction management or equivalent degree and/or a minimum of 10 -15 years experience in engineering and/or construction or equivalent work/field experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and materials common in Design and Build projects
• Knowledge of Canadian construction Industry and Ontario Construction Act
• Detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to also work independently to meet fixed deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Advanced knowledge in risk evaluation, claims mitigation and dispute resolution
• Strong leadership, management, communication, and coaching skills