Subcontract Manager(Construction/Civil)
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This position is being posted under Capital Crossing Constructors (CCC), in joint venture with Webuild, Samsung C&T and Green Infrastructure Partners. We are proud to lead the Alexandra Bridge Project, a landmark infrastructure initiative connecting Ottawa and Gatineau. We are committed to delivering this complex project with a strong focus on safety, environmental responsibility, collaboration, and regulatory excellence. Our team works closely with partners, stakeholders, and communities to ensure the project is delivered with care, respect, and long-term impact. At Capital Crossing Constructors, we value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive, team-oriented environment where people can contribute meaningfully to building infrastructure that serves future generations.
About the Project
The Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project is one of Canada's most significant infrastructure initiatives, replacing the existing Alexandra Bridge that has connected Ottawa, Ontario, and Gatineau, Quebec for more than 120 years. As a vital interprovincial transportation corridor within the National Capital Region, the bridge serves thousands of pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit users while forming an integral part of Confederation Boulevard. Having reached the end of its service life, the existing bridge will be replaced with a modern, resilient crossing designed to meet the region's long-term transportation needs. The Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project represents a major investment in Canada's transportation infrastructure, supporting economic growth, regional connectivity, and community development while creating opportunities for skilled professionals to contribute to a landmark project that will serve Canadians for generations.
About the job
The Subcontract Manager works under the direction of the Contracts Manager and will be responsible for leading the Subcontracts Management function with adequate experience in subcontract negotiation and preparation, management of subcontractors, analysis and presentation of claims, and coordination of dispute resolution process for the CJV.
What you'll be doing
- Responsible for managing all aspects of subcontracting, from execution to closeout, including negotiation of appropriate contracting terms, administration, and ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards..
- Collaborate on risk mitigation strategies related to financial, legal, and performance risks associated with subcontracting.Provide clear input to risk analysis in respect to project subcontracting activities .
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration. Monitor and control subcontract costs, track payments, and support project completion within budget by mitigating cost overruns. Address subcontractor performance issues promptly, including pricing eligibility and schedule alignment to achieve milestones.
- Maintain accurate records of all subcontracting activities, including drafting upstream and downstream letters, subcontract backcharge letters, change orders, and amendments to the Subcontract Agreement.
- Manage subcontractors and oversee project delivery while ensuring all prime contract rights and remedies are fully protected and maintained.
- Providing input to the cost control team and forecasting of final cost at completion position for all subcontracts.
- Work closely with contract manager, project managers, technical and construction managers, the procurement team, and other stakeholders to integrate subcontracting activities seamlessly into overall project plans. Participate in design coordination and subcontractor meetings.
- Review and develop contractual language, negotiate terms and conditions, and support the procurement team to safeguard company interests and ensure process compliance.
What we are looking for
- Experience and sound knowledge of construction law/contracting law principles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Finance required, Quantity Surveying (Master’s degree preferred).
- 10 years of experience in total, including subcontract negotiation, claim preparation including direct costs, schedule and productivity impacts analysis and preparing claims report.
- Experience working with and managing subcontracts.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contracts.
- Experience operating on a major project in a large construction company.
- Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
- Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
- Familiarity with project management approaches, tools and phases of the project lifecycle.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent oral and written English skills are essential.
- Commitment to ethical business conduct and trusted with sensitive information.
Why Choose Us?
- Expected Base Salary: $170,000 - $190,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive group benefits program.
- Retirement savings program.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
As proud team members of Capital Crossing Contractors (CCC), we are dedicated to fostering respectful, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and driving positive change through partnership and collaboration. We recognize the Alexandra Bridge Project is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People and we are committed to honoring their heritage and culture through ongoing listening, learning, and partnership.
Our Indigenous Participation Plan (IPP) aligns with legal obligations and reconciliation efforts, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We strive for genuine, meaningful engagement emphasizing equity, cultural relevance, mutual respect, and support for Indigenous-led priorities.
We are committed to advancing Indigenous business relationships and reconciliation. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that supports Indigenous Peoples through equitable employment, procurement and culturally respectful engagement.
