12271 - Contract Support Coordinator

Department
Plant Operations
Employment Type
Temporary
Time Type
Full-Time
Hiring Range
$53,149 - $66,436
Job Category
Other
Job Location : Location
CA-ON-Waterloo

Term: 1 year

The Contract Support Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and financial support on design, construction and infrastructure projects by managing the financial and administrative workflow associated with such projects throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include creating, verifying, and processing all documentation related to new design or infrastructure projects, managing the set up and closing of Unit4 work orders and ensuring timely payment of external parties. The Contract Support Coordinator supports project leads in gathering and managing documentation and in ensuring contractors meet required safety standards. The Contract Support Coordinator must effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project life internally (Finance, project coordinators, contractors, consultants, software vendors, etc.).

Project Life Cycle Administration

• Create and maintain electronic work request files (project files) and supporting documentation for design & construction and infrastructure projects.
• Ensure approvals are routed to the appropriate personnel in the required order, and update records as needed throughout the project cycle. Maintain audit trail of approvals and related project documents.
• Process and maintain bid and contract documents and review accuracy of contract information.
• Monitor status of large volume of work requests to flag potential updates required.
• Review project status accuracy for client-facing online Design Work Request Status reporting tool.

Financial Administration

• Conduct an upfront review of potential capitalization requirements for each project, to proactively ensure accurate accounting information from onset. Where questions arise, consult with the Manager, Finance and Budgets for input.
• Request new Unit4 work orders by providing detailed accounting information to Finance along with relevant information related to capitalization.
• Create, process, and reconcile all project payments. Provide accurate accounting information (GL account number, work order ID, fund, activity), ensure budget availability, and flag any special requirements to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Responsible for ensuring proper approvals obtained for each payment prior to submission to Finance. Design, construction & infrastructure projects require coordinating and ensuring multiple-levels of sign-off, including the Design Project Lead, Manager/Director of Design & Construction, or the Associate Director of Infrastructure and the Manager, Finance and Budgets.
• Provide Finance signed-off payment request along with any required details, such as vendor-specific information or timelines. Confirm payment cycle completed.
• Communicate with external contractors and consultants regarding any outstanding payments and address any payment-related concerns in a timely manner.
• Reconcile and close work requests as required, in both Plant Operations internal system and University corporate financial system.
• Provide cross-functional support with others in the Finance & Budgets unit as required, including back up for Unit4 tasks, purchase requisitions, etc.
• Ad hoc finance reporting and finance support as required within the design, construction & infrastructure verticals.
• Provide year end support to the Manager, Finance and Budgets for the significant annual accrual process related to ongoing capital and operating projects. This includes review and flagging of projects based on outstanding budgets and invoices and providing updated vendor lists.

Insurance Management

• Request contractor’s and consultant’s insurance and WSIB details as required for contracts.
• Track and monitor that contractor’s and consultant’s documentation provided meet University specifications to ensure compliancy.
• Communicate contractor’s and consultant’s compliancy status and flag potential risks to relevant parties on campus within Plant Operations.
• Act as a point of contact between Plant Operations and insurance management software vendor.

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent customer service and general administrative and financial support to all stakeholders requiring service/assistance from the design, construction & infrastructure areas.
• Provide orientation and training on process and assists with enquiries.
• Help to ensure compliance with departmental and University policies and procedures.
• Work with Plant Operations IT Support to ensure in-house systems are running effectively and issues are addressed as required.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.

Support strategic plan & continuous Improvement

• Look for continuous improvement opportunities related to efficiency and best practices, and brings forward to Manager, Finance & Budgets or other leadership within Plant Operations.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Assist with training of new team members as required.
• Support special projects and initiatives as required.

• Completion of a post-secondary degree (preferably related to business or project administration).
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• 2 years of related experience in an operational or administrative role with knowledge and interest in project coordination.
• Must be detail oriented and able to maintain a high degree of accuracy in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Possess excellent customer service skills with a high degree of professionalism and courtesy.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Access will be considered an asset.
• Proficient organization skills and experience maintaining a high volume of electronic records is ideal.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.