Contract Management Officer Full-time Job

JOB SUMMARY

The mandate of the Rail Construction Program is to transform, develop, grow and sustain Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit Systems as a component of the City of Ottawa’s overall transportation and mobility strategy. 
 

You are responsible for: interpreting, administering and enforcing contractual agreements associated with the Rail Construction Program; providing a primary point of contact and subject matter expertise on contractual compliance for Rail Construction Program projects, such as Trillium and Confederation Line LRT Extension; using effective communication and stakeholder management skills to maintain positive relationships with Management, Project Leads and external contractors; resolving issues with external contractors by applying dispute resolution techniques to prevent project delays; and recommending changes to policies and procedures to facilitate the implementation of contractual agreements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 4 year university degree in Business, Project Management, Law or related field. 
 

Minimum of 5 years of related experience, such as contract administration or contract lead for a major construction project.

KNOWLEDGE

• All aspects of Project Management
• Project risk analysis and risk transfer methodologies (with experience in transaction/contractual development preferred)
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction management
• Advanced understanding and practical application of contract management
• Relevant City of Ottawa legislation/bylaws. 
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of typical systems used in Rail System, such as SCADA, CCTV, Centralised Transmission System (CTS), PA/PIDS.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven negotiating skills and ability to positively influence others
• Ability to identify and implement creative and innovative solutions and proactive resolution of contractual issues 
• Ability to train internal stakeholders on contractual language and obligations
• Identify/evaluate project risks, and develop strategies to mitigate the impacts of identified risks
• Dispute resolution
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Team player
• Excellent communicator
• Results oriented
• Self-motivated