Variations Coordinator, Prime Contract

Company Description
Ontario Line South
Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc. and VINCI Construction Grands Projects are to design, build
and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (South Civil) package.
Working together as Ontario Transit Group we are currently mobilizing our design and construction crews, with major works to commence in 2023. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.
The project will strengthen Ontario’s economy by supporting an estimated 1,500 jobs at the peak of construction.
What is the project?

• Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations
• A six-kilometer tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River)
• One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station
• Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown)
• Stations:

The benefits to Ontario!
Faster, more frequent and reliable access to rapid transit with more than 227,500 people will live within a 10-minute walk of an Ontario Line station

• Improve the quality of life for commuters by reducing daily travel time
• Reduction in traffic congestion, greenhouse gases and fuel consumption by providing an alternative transportation option
• Reduce crowding on the existing Line 1 (Yonge-University) subway
• Economic and community growth along the future transit line and thousands of job opportunities annually during construction
• Up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit (in 45 minutes or less) for Toronto residents

Variation & Change Team
The Variation Team is part of the Contract Department. The Variation Team is responsible for managing the instruction of any Variation, Change or Claim with the Contractual Authority. The Team is therefore in intimate interfaces with all the Project department (technical, schedule, procurement, construction, legal, finance) in order to provide, in timely manner, comprehensive estimate for any of these events, while assessing any impacts.
The negotiation of any Variation ends up with the Confirmation or the Rejection and if needed, is then passed to the Operation.
The Variation Team is constituted of coordinators, estimators, engineers and schedulers, under the supervision of the Variation Manager. It is supported by different legal & claim consultants, upon request.
What you will undertake:

• Prepare submittal documents and participate to the review
• Analyses and interprets project plans, specifications, and other documents to identify impact of variations on project schedule, resources, and cost
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and maintain a comprehensive log of all variations, changes, and claims
• Provide regular reports and updates to the Variation Manager and other project stakeholders on the status of all variations, changes, and claims
• Review and analyze change orders and contract modifications for potential impacts on the project scope, schedule, and budget
• Liaises with all Project departments which shall be involved in Variation & Change
• Ensure that all variations, changes, and claims are properly documented and communicated to all relevant parties
• In charge of the Estimate & Proposal for some Variation Enquires
• Assist in development of the Variation Management Plan
• Reviews and validates detailed assessments on the impact of variations
• Coordinates the details required to complete the impact assessment step
• Support the Variation Manager in the negotiation and resolution of variations, changes, and claims with the Contractual Authority

Qualifications

• A team player who can collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Ownership, autonomy, commitment, and an ability to meet deadlines
• Good time management and organization skills
• Strong problem-solving, synthesis and critical thinking skills
• An ability to interpret data and make decisions based on evidence/logic
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced level of computer literacy including MS Office, intermediate level on MS Project
• Familiarity with relevant construction contracts and contract law
• At least 3-5 years of experience in prime contract variation/change management on large construction projects
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and with the client

Additional Information
Is this role for you?

• If you are through to Interview stage? What to expect…
• An initial discovery call or,
• A response to your application within 15 working days
• A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams or telephone call
• Additional interview with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role