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Officer, Design and Construction Contracts

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Officer, Design and Construction Contracts

Montreal, Canada

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Officer, Design and Construction Contracts is responsible for providing support to the Design and Construction (D&C) and Public Works (PW) Engineering team related to contracts. The position oversees contracts, documents, and invoice related to D&C and PW projects. The role monitors and controls the flow of documentation and emails between CN, external companies, Engineering Designers, and future contractors, and ensures the accuracy of contractor submittals, such as work orders and invoices.

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Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the platform for document control
• Receive, distribute, track and monitor incoming and outgoing drawings, specifications, and related documentation
• Create and maintain document tracking logs
• Assist in the daily activities associated with document management, including document retrieval, reprographic support, data entry, transmittal generation, document compilation, quality auditing of documentation and report generation
• Maintain audit trails for all documents
• Perform quality assurance on incoming documents
• Process all invoices
• Review work orders, change orders, and communicate with suppliers
• Gather all items after review and send to various approvers for signatures
• Develop good receipts for projects
• Create and process all aspects of purchase orders including holdbacks and overruns in appropriate system
• Process work orders and maintain a work sheet for all outstanding work orders requiring signatures
• Provide oversight on all Engineering D&C and PW contractor spending to ensure process and controls are working as intended

Working Conditions

The role has standard work conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Document Control
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Document Control professional
o Experience in rail transportation or other infrastructure or constructions sector projects
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development
• College Diploma or Degree in Business, Information and Technology (I&T), Engineering, or a relevant discipline
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Communicates with impact
• Applies critical thinking
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Understanding and proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

Client-provided location(s): Montreal, QC, Canada
Job ID: CN-14535
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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