Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.
Job Description
WHAT’S THE JOB?
Join our NRB Modular Solutions team, where our people are driven by a desire to innovate, do social good, and move construction forward.
As a Subcontracts Co-op Student , reporting to the Subcontracts Lead, you will be responsible for providing contract management and tactical support throughout the planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up stages of the Modular Solutions’ project lifecycle in accordance with policies and procedures. Relative to the sourcing and issuance of supplier contracts, and under the guidance and general direction of the Procurement Specialist (Subcontracts) and Subcontracts Lead, the Subcontracts Co-op Student is expected to organize, draft, execute and track many of the contract management functions. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, and to provide commercial and contractual advice throughout contract lifecycle.
This co-op term will start in January 2024.
Your work will include:
Supporting the Procurement Specialist (Subcontracts) to contribute to front-end project planning activities, including identifying commercial opportunities and risks and recommend advantageous sourcing/contracting strategies.
Procures and administers purchase orders, change orders and subcontracts for goods and services, as requested from Subcontracts personnel and maintains records for same per established procedures, electronic filing.
Ensures post award compliance on the supplier’s performance (cost, schedule, technical, policies and procedures, and all other terms and conditions) of awarded agreements.
Serve as front-line knowledgebase for Canadian construction and trades companies; maintain commercial relationships with contractors’ sales representatives and management. Become supply market expert for NRB project teams.
Drafting and executing all RFx activities (preparation, issuance, evaluation, award) throughout project lifecycle.
Drafting and stewarding for approval commercial recommendations for award.
Contract formation and negotiation activities (largely against established/approved templates); work with Contracts Specialists, Manager, Contracts, and Legal as required.
Track and administer post-award contract changes and annual rate sheet updates.
Throughout contract lifecycle, ensure supplier compliance to Dexterra policies, qualification requirements, and contractual obligations.
Manage the maintenance of reportable cost savings throughout contracts’ lifecycle.
Handle inquiries and needs for subcontractor due diligence requests and research subcontract information as necessary.
Utilizing departmental reports from various applications to review vendor status’ (ComplyWorks, NetSuite)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Hybrid work because we care about work life balance!
Valuable experience with subcontracts in the modular construction industry.
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Qualifications
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Student in process of a Degree or Diploma program in a related field
Exposure to construction projects as asset.
Knowledge of Canadian construction contractor market is an asset.
Previous experience in residential and commercial construction is an asset.
Must be able work for long periods of time in an administrative desk type work environment.
Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple assignments, and work under strict deadlines.
At minimum, foundational understanding of contractual and technical terms and RFx process.
Foundational understanding of the various construction contract models (ex. lump sum, reimbursable, time and materials, master goods and services, etc.).
Excellent excel spreadsheet and word processing skills.
Additional Information
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.
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