Target Price Manager

Requisition ID: 276982 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Toronto, ON 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Infrastructure, along with key sub-vendors Bantrel and Comtech, has been appointed the Delivery Partner within an integrated team with the customer, Metrolinx, for the Ontario Line Subway (OLS) Project and will work in a Delivery Partner role within an integrated team with the customer organization for a Subway Project in Toronto, Ontario. The project scope includes the design build, operations and maintenance of all infrastructure and rail systems associated with 15 stations and over 15km of new alignment, being performed by two key PPP Contractors and multiple advanced early works (EAW) packages Contractors and two large Progressive Design Build Contracts. The scope includes both managing the Works associated with the program and with the individual construction projects.   

Job Summary:

Bechtel is seeking a Target Price Manager who will be responsible for managing the owner side activities related to a progressive design build project, and the works to reach an agreeable target price with our contractor. Works include management of risk, estimating, cost, reporting, and planning/scheduling activities for a large scale project on the Ontario Line Program. The Target Price Manager will oversee a team of 3 to 5 individuals and provide oversight within all disciplines of project controls. You will drive the implementation of established proposal development processes, procedures, and standards. You will manage the target price effort in coordination with the project director. This includes building strong collaborative relationships with members of the contractors team, functional personnel, and partners/subcontractors. You must be a strategic thinker, a strong communicator with a curious mindset.

The ideal candidate will have the right to live and work in Canada and current or previous experience with progressive design build contract models and target price agreements. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage all activities associated with the development of the target price, including estimating, planning, risk, reporting and cost.
• Provide best practice Project Controls expertise and service across the program incorporating cost management, project scheduling, reporting and risk management.  
• Develop and implement existing client procedures, tools and processes to allow for effective monitoring, reporting during the target price phase. 
• Ensure the right level of resources are maintained for optimum delivery.  
• Assist with the development and implementation of training plans. 
• Develop key objectives and the judicious direction of all Project Controls functions including processes, procedures, systems and resources.  
• Chair Project Reviews and risk workshops to ensure that all major projects are being managed effectively from a cost, time and risk management perspective.  
• Provide support, advice and expertise to the contracts and commercial team in relation to target price. 
• Display high energy and drive, confidence but also humility, a competitive spirit, collaborative teamwork, creative and critical thinking in problem solving.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• 15 years’ experience, at least 10+ years within the rail industry 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expert understanding of project controls core processes and procedures including, cost control, planning, risk analysis, trend reporting and information management.
• Demonstrate expert understanding of contract management core processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of planning/scheduling and cost engineering project activities. 
• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
• Expert knowledge of Estimating and cost management work processes and systems.
• Knowledge of competition, targeted markets, current industry and technical developments.
• Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present estimating information to management and client.
• Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and administrative functions.
• Experience of risk management systems and development of corporate and project risk strategies. 
• Significant experience of leading, managing and organizing teams. 
• Strong commercial and financial awareness including monitoring and co-ordination of budget. 
• Experience in program scheduling and resource integration. 
• Experience in proposing alternative and innovative solutions with a strong client service ethics.
• Experience in leading a team of diverse backgrounds and experience towards a single project outcome. 
• Process driven with excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting others. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deliverables within tight timelines. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and presentation skills. 

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