Contract Manager, Commercial Management

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Legal & Corporate Commercial Office is seeking a Contract Manager, Commercial Management, who will report to the Director, Commercial Management. The Contract Manager plays a key role in supporting effective commercial management across Metrolinx projects and initiatives. Under the guidance of the Director, the successful candidate will develop contracting strategies, negotiate contract terms, evaluate commercial options, and provide strategic advice to protect Metrolinx's interests while delivering value for money.

This role leads and supports commercial activities throughout the full contract lifecycle, including procurement planning, commercial strategy development, contract negotiations, administration, change management, claims assessment, dispute resolution, and contract close-out. The Contract Manager works closely with project teams, Legal Services, Procurement, and other corporate stakeholders to identify and mitigate commercial risks, resolve contractual issues, and support informed business decisions.

What will I be doing?

Lead and support the negotiation, administration, and management of complex commercial agreements, contract amendments, claims, and dispute resolution matters.

Develop contract negotiation strategies and provide commercial recommendations that support operational and business objectives.

Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior leadership, project teams, and stakeholders on contract management, governance, risk mitigation, and negotiation strategies.

Partner with Procurement, Legal Services, Operations, and business units to support the successful delivery of operational and strategic initiatives.

Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, operational, and commercial risks throughout the contract lifecycle.

Lead and support the negotiation, administration, and management of complex commercial agreements, contract amendments, claims, and dispute resolution matters.

Monitor client issue resolution, change requests, and standardized processes that contribute to achievement of service levels (Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), reporting results to the Senior Manager/Director routinely.

Prepare materials for and report to SMT on contracts and negotiations being managed in commercial governance meetings.

Review contractual clauses, commercial terms, and risk allocations to ensure compliance with corporate policies and protection of Metrolinx's interests.

Interact with senior staff from internal and external stakeholders with respect to claims, dispute resolution, etc. including Procurement, Legal, external claims and legal consultants, contractors, and consultants.

Make recommendations to the Senior Manager/Director regarding the validation of contractual obligations established and held by internal stakeholders and monitors, validates, and ensures compliance with contractually established obligations for completed work by contractors and acts as a key advisor to those with signing authority prior to the release of payments by the Cost/Financial team.

Act as a role model for collaboration, inclusion, and professionalism. Builds effective relationships across the organization, contributes to team development through knowledge sharing and mentoring, and leads initiatives or project teams where appropriate.

What

Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Civil Engineering, Contract/Construction Law, business, public administration, or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. An equivalent combination of education, training, and directly related experience will be considered.

Demonstrated progressive experience/Training in planning, design, construction and operation of rail and/or transit infrastructure and services, and related works including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit projects…