Subcontracts Administrator – Construction

Permanent / Temps plein

Draws upon broad prior experience to effectively negotiate the most favored terms and conditions

Subcontracts Administrator

Responsibilities

Negotiates the most significant contracts or contract modifications, often under difficult conditions. Draws upon broad prior experience to effectively negotiate the most favored terms and conditions with prospective and current clients while achieving Company objectives.

Engage, discuss implications and implement change orders

• Work with procurement, design, technical and construction teams to engage and execute contracts with preferred subcontractors.
• Work with the CM to develop and implement a project-wide Subcontract Administration Policy
• Supervise and mentor junior subcontract administrators and coordinators in contractual awareness and functions
• Support and mentor design, technical and construction teams in subcontract awareness and commercial management
• Compile subcontract reports as required by project management
• Maintain records of Subcontractor claims and off-sets for project forecasting
• Prepare and present monthly Subcontract accruals and forecasts
• Draft and administer subcontract correspondence using Aconex
• Monitor notice and response timelines, and coordinate project team inputs to ensure compliance
• Administer change interfaces with key designers and subcontractors
• Research, analyze and develop positions on contractual entitlement for presentation to the Contract Manager

Essential:
• 7+ years of subcontract administration, coordination and/or management on a Major Project construction team
• Some field/site-based experience
• Contractor-side experience
• Post-secondary degree in the fields of construction, engineering, legal, quantity surveying, or business administration
• Experience in P3, Design-Build-Finance, or EPC Prime Contracts
• Ability to work in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (this position is not remotely or rotationally based)

Preferred:
• Subcontract administration experience with JV Contractors
• Administration of third-party Design Agreements
• Infrastructure and/or Rail design and construction phase experience
• Experience using JD Edwards and Aconex

Skills, Competencies and Attributes
• Contractual literacy
• Ability to work and strategize independently
• Transition comfortably between office and field
• Engaged, energetic, organized, and ability to see tasks through to completion on fixed deadlines
• Enjoys new challenges, creative thinking and problem solving
• High level of verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to chair meetings, and facilitate efficient and effective discussions and decision-making
• Strong attention to detail while retaining the ability to see the bigger picture
• Works well with others on all levels of a project’s organizational structure

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Recruiter Mike Houston

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Mike brings a wealth of experience to his role of senior level recruitment within the Building Materials and Construction industry. Mike has over 13 years of focus on hiring Mid-Level to Executive Suite positions throughout North America. Whether it has been hiring a new General Manager for a client in Western Canada, an Operations Manager for a Distributor in Los Angeles, or a Lumber Trader based in Northern Alberta, Mike’s versatility and understanding of what is necessary for success in this business sector is crucial.

Providing Executive Search and Recruitment services to customers across Canada and the United States, Mike’s experience includes manufacturers and distributors of building materials, residential/commercial construction and build/design companies and contractors.
Corporations are acutely aware of the challenges involved in hiring well aligned professionals in these tough market segments. Mike has a success rate of over 85% in placement, and as importantly, retention of candidates, providing extremely high value to his group of trusted clients.

In addition to recruitment, Mike’s prior life involved managing high performance teams within Fortune 500 Corporations (Pfizer, Monsanto, Cardinal Health, and Dupont). He has learned what specific characteristics mandate success within companies. His roles have always involved recognizing, interviewing, and screening top performers to bring onboard his organizations. Mike has built a solid network of contacts throughout Western Canada and North America commanding a thorough knowledge of this marketplace and forging strong business friendships along the way.

Mike formally holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Manitoba. Away from work, Mike and his wife Kim are active members of the community, taking advantage of the ski hills, hiking trails, golf courses, and wineries of the area! (To any who will listen, Mike will also share his tales of exploit from numerous adventure-motorcycle tours across North America.) His three children are currently pursuing their university educations at UBCO, University of Alberta, and MacEwan University, keeping life busy and Mike gainfully employed.

Referral reward: $500

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