Assistant Commercial Manager

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to manage claims and contract administration within infrastructure projects. This role involves developing collaborative relationships, supporting budget planning, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management and contract negotiation, with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering excellence in project management and contract execution, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Claims and Contract Administration.
• Relevant experience in infrastructure or rail transit projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage claims and contract administration for projects.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and cost management.
• Liaise with stakeholders and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Commercial Management methods

Schedule delay analysis

Microsoft Office

Project Management software

Contract language knowledge

Negotiation skills

Quantity surveying

Problem-solving abilities

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships, developing mutual trust and understanding
• Support the commercial management of the Rail Adjacent works and Advance tunnel works, supporting the timely payment of the works, progress reporting, variations, delays and contract management
• Support on definition of Allowable Costs, assessment of incentive payments, verifying eligible cost
• Supports teams understanding of the Contract
• Liaison with the Independent Certifier on Payment Certification
• Support to Control, manage, and report contractual obligations including contract administration involving Early Warnings and Change Control
• Advise on submitted claims and early warnings, validity of entitlement, quantification, and proposed mitigation, including assessing and resolving the claim’s merits
• Attending progress meetings, recording and reporting regular upstream Client meetings and downstream meetings with Project Team and when necessary, its Supply Chain
• Budget planning, forecasting and cost management
• Contributes into the risk and opportunity reporting
• Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs
• Support aspects of contract administration including payment certification, reconciliations, cost reporting, change management and reporting on progress
• Provide substantial input to performance measurement systems, Key Result Areas/ KPIs, implement long term improvement processes and monitor the results
• Draft and review contractual correspondence on all claim-related matters
• Handle negotiations of small to mid-size claims to establish acceptable pricing terms and conditions for contracts, contract changes, and claims with contractors and other service providers, as well as coordinate support from other key stakeholders
• Interpret contracts and ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions and the scope of work
• Liaise with stakeholders on team performance and overall deliverable issues
• Training and development, mentoring of junior staff
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans through the claims management process
• Complete any tasks assigned by manager or higher in an efficient and timely manner

Working Conditions

• Office-based

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Claims
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Contract Administration
• Relevant experience in infrastructure or rail transit projects with renowned construction or consulting company(s)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Quantity Surveying, or relevant field of construction

Licenses OR Certifications

• Holding recognized certifications in specified fields including Engineering, Contracts Management, Certified Construction Claims Specialist (CCCS), Certified Construction Delay Analyst (CCDA), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA); Project Management certification - PMI (Project Management Institute), or equivalent

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth understanding of prevailing Commercial Management methods
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of schedule delay analysis in claims
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Proficient in Project Management software
• Thorough knowledge of contract language, claim process, and legal requirements of construction contracts across a variety of contract types
• Proven capability to review major complex bespoke contracts in the building and civil engineering sectors to identify and communicate risks and mitigation strategies
• Effective ability to negotiate terms under contracts
• Tailor information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means
• Adept in reviewing schedules and understanding delay analysis of claims
• Experienced in quantity surveying
• Capability to build relationships
• Ability to detect, capitalize, and be sensitive to others' strengths
• Strong supervision, delegation, and capacity development
• Extensive experience in effectively leading mid-sized multi-discipline commercial teams
• Fundamental skills to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension
• Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership
• Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities
• Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
• Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment