Mark Carrick

• Effectively oversaw a portfolio of contracts, ensuring all contractual deliverables were met on time, and each subcontractor was compliant with invoicing and forecasting requirements to ensure a smooth Application for Payment (AFP) submission to our client.
• Developed and negotiated contract documents for affiliate subcontractors, clearly defining scope, deliverables, resource requirements, and key commercial terms to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Identified root causes of recurring invoice blockages linked to insufficient contractor substantiation. Enhanced compliance and expedited client approvals by implementing a more robust invoice approval process, and delivering targeted training to ONxpress managers and subcontractor teams on the new process.
• Led the knowledge transfer of the Correspondence Procedure & Handover of newly executed contracts from Procurement to the Commercial Department, providing training and guidance to junior team members to ensure a seamless transition, and continued process efficiency.
• Compiled and presented monthly financial performance reports for a portfolio of contracts, including accruals and three-month forecasts, ensuring alignment with the Project Agreement and delivering insights to senior management during executive reviews.
• Selected as a key employee with the necessary expertise to join the Wind Down Team, supporting the strategic demobilization of the project. Responsibilities included drafting and issuing termination notices to subcontractors, facilitating the assignment of contracts to the client, and ensuring all actions were in compliance with termination and assignment provisions. Collaborated with legal, commercial, and project teams to manage risks, maintain continuity, and deliver a smooth transition.

• Led workshops with Metrolinx/ONxpress stakeholders to identify and assess Legacy Contracts, guiding decision-making among a variety of business units
• Provided commercial and administrative support to Commercial Contract Managers, including invoice reconciliation, preparation of formal commercial letters to clients, and assistance with managing contract portfolios.
• Developed and implemented a streamlined contract handover process from Procurement to Contract Management.
• Experienced in managing high-volume formal correspondence between Metrolinx and ONxpress, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established protocols. Proactively identified and implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and communication workflows.
• Coordinated multiple workstreams within the Transition Milestone Programme, ensuring targets set by Metrolinx were met. Managed status checks, tracked progress, and provided timely milestone updates to the client.

● Assisting the construction team in preparation of all documentation, progress reports and handover documents during projects and upon completion

● Worked alongside the commercial team to help analyse labour & material costs for a large number of projects from numerous databases to ensure all data is correct and accurate.

● Created and maintained Material Master Code list for all materials and services for the entire business unit on SAP System unit.

● Creation of Bill of Materials for all clients upon request and assisted with queries related to.

● Aligning payment certificates for subcontractors with weekly progress reports while ensuring progress completion percentage matches payment made. .

● Created and maintained financial reports and spreadsheets linked to project completion statuses and communicated to Commercial Management at weekly meetings.

● Point of contact and training for all stakeholders on SAP database in relation to new and existing Procurement procedures and other related queries.

● Responsible for the generation and approval of new and existing PO’s on the SAP system.