Position Overview:

The Broadway Subway Project Corporation (BSPC) is an Acciona-Ghella general partnership to deliver a 5.7 km extension of the Millennium Line, from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus. Once complete, it will provide fast, frequent and convenient service to B.C.'s second largest jobs center, world-class health services, an emerging innovation and research hub, and growing residential communities.

The Contract Administrator will effectively assist Subcontracts Administration and manage the administration of subcontractor relationships and awarded subcontracts within prescribed cost limits and contribute to ensuring financial and operational commitments are met or exceeded

Job Description:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to the safety and health framework, policies and management system requirements and expectations.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Sr Contract Administrator and Contract Manager in the daily management of Subcontractor relationships and the administration of subcontracts Coordinate and execute assigned work in a timely manner to ensure prompt turnaround of subcontract changes, payment applications and letters, etc.
• Assist with and or lead the preparation and review of various monthly reports, as directed and required by the project.
• Participate in, prepare for, lead (as required) internal stakeholder and or subcontractor meetings, and any other as required.
• Analyze and prepare monthly progress claims for internal approvals; review and analyze change order requests from subcontractors; draft correspondence as required.
• Assist Sr Contract Administrator with contractual resolution of subcontractor issues such as but not limited to payment applications, change orders and claims negotiations of subcontract work.
• Assist with mitigating, identifying, evaluating submission of potential variations/claims and/or resolution of outstanding commercial issues.
• Lead and administer medium value contracts, supported by Senior Contract Administrator.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities to find new and better ways of operating, leading to increased effectiveness and efficiency. Create a supportive culture that encourages innovation and improvement, and a team that embraces change.
• Encourage a supportive and collaborative environment of sharing knowledge and ideas to ensure continuous improvement within the team.
• Actively seek professional development opportunities to build leadership capability contributing to CPB's strategic objectives and aligned to our focus areas.
• Create and maintain strong relationships and clear lines of communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate and be responsive to internal client and key stakeholder needs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements and all relevant Company and Joint Venture policies and processes.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying / Construction Management / Business or other relevant discipline preferred or equivalent proven experience
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role in Contracts Administration
• Strong Microsoft skills (MS Office) and able to learn new systems
• Strong proficiency of the English language, oral and written
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship development skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a diverse team and fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and pay attention to detail
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and provide solutions.
• Ability to self-manage, be solution oriented, be organized and be flexible