Subcontracts Coordinator

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity?

Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001.  Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects.  Currently involved in some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.

Job Description The Subcontract Coordinator is responsible for managing all contractual aspects of a rail construction project, ensuring compliance with contract terms, applicable legislation and project requirements.  The role oversees a small team of contract administrators and supports successful project delivery by mitigating contractual risk, managing claims and coordinating closely with the Subcontracts Manager, project managers, project controls, procurement and construction and technical teams to ensure all subcontractors comply with contractual obligations, schedule, quality and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Administration Compliance Ensure subcontracts, supplier agreements and consultant agreements are administered in accordance with project requirements

Interpret contract documents and provide guidance to administrators and project teams to ensure compliance with contract terms, technical specifications, drawings, schedules and applicable law and regulations

Change Management & Claims Manage change orders, variations, and contract modifications, including pricing, schedule impacts, and approvals

Support preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of claims, disputes, and time extensions

Maintain detailed records to support entitlement and defend against claims

Risk & Commercial Management Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Monitor contractor performance, contractual and team KPIsSupport commercial forecasting and cost control related to contract obligations

Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate with engineering, construction, scheduling, cost control, and procurement teams

Participate in project meetings and provide contractual input on key decisions

Reporting & Documentation Maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, and registers (changes, claims, RFIs, notices)
Ensure administrators are tracking key contractual dates, milestones, and notice requirements

Review contract status reports for management and project leadership Work Conditions Field-office and office-based role on an active rail construction site

May require travel between job sites, depots, and client offices

Required Skills and Competencies

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or related field5+ years of contract management experience on major infrastructure or rail construction projects

Strong knowledge of construction contracts

Understanding of rail project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, PPP)
Experience administering change orders, claims, and dispute resolution processes

Preferred Qualifications Experience on rail,…