Officer, Design and Construction Contracts

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. 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. RequirementsExperience 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.