Contract Coordinator

Contract Coordinator Job Alerts Link Job Description Contract Coordinator Job Location City: Toronto Country/Region: Canada Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Minimum Salary: 0.00 EUR Maximum Salary: 0.00 EUR Requisition ID: 4554 Information at a Glance
About UsWe are a global specialist construction company and a recognized expert in post-tensioning and structural technologies. With 70 years of experience, we help build, preserve, and transform some of the world’s most ambitious structures, from bridges and high-rises to tanks and wind towers. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, we operate in 25+ countries, combining creative engineering, proprietary systems, and full-scope execution todeliver durable, high-performance solutions.
At VSL Canada, we partner with clients to design, build, maintain, and upgrade critical infrastructure, across transport, energy, and industrial sectors. We deliver complex infrastructure projects across Canada and are committed to safety, integrity, and excellence.
VSL's business is based on four areas of expertise:
Structural systems and technologies
Civil engineering
Foundations and soil engineering
Preservation, structural repairs, renovation and optimization of structures.
The roleWe are seeking a Contract Coordinator to provide detailed contract management support to the Operations and Financial team located on the project site.
What you’ll do
Conduct negotiations regarding commercial terms and conditions with subcontractors.
Review subcontract’s quotes & information actively participating in procurement.
Assess and ensure appropriate bonding is obtained from all subcontractors in accordance with the Commercial Plan.
Administer subcontractors and monitor their performance and compliance with commercial terms
Check progress applications and issue recommendations for payment.
Valuation of change orders.
Assist Commercial Manager with earned value reporting
Interact with engineering and construction departments to ensure compliance with terms, revisions, and amendments of subcontract
Participate in subcontract claims or dispute settlements according to delegated authority
Conduct subcontract final account review and process back charges
Recommend efficiency changes to contract administration
Claims from subcontractors and claims against the client
Administer the contractual execution of the contract and ensure compliance
Process contractor requests for progress payment, reviewing for accuracy of the request prior to issuance to cost control
Process contractor request for release of hold back and final payment, ensuring all documentation is received, and deficiencies are addressed.
Final close-out of the contract and evaluation of contractor performance
Comply with and implement all Health & Safety project requirements.
What we’re looking for
Bilingual in English and French is preferred
Advanced knowledge of contractual execution of the contract to ensure compliance. Surety/Letters of Credit – Performance, Holdback, Labour & Material Bonding
Commercial, cost control, risk management and contract requirements awareness
Individuals must be willing to travel within Canada and elsewhere as needed.
Experience on construction projects and the ability to work within a fixed budget
Strong organization, documentation, planning and communication skills.
Expert numerical competence and spreadsheet aptitude.
Excellent spreadsheet and word processing skills
Certification or specialization in contract law is preferred.
MRICS, CIQS or currently engaged in being chartered.
Degree in Construction management, Quantity Surveying or similar.
5 years of experience in contract administration.
2+ years of major infrastructure experience
Experience working in a multi-national environment.
Experience managing packages worth $2 million or more.
What we offerWe invest in and care about our employees’ wellbeing and provide endless learning and growth opportunities. To support our employees’ overall wellbeing, we offer benefits such as health, vision, dental, life insurance, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off and flexible work arrangements.
The compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 CAD annually. The final salary offered for this position will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills etc. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and welcome people of any age, culture, race, nationality, gender, sexual identity and orientation, religion, or disability. Upon request, VSL Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
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