Assistant Commercial Manager

SYSTRA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated professional to join their team on the Yonge North Scarborough Subway Extension project. This role focuses on commercial management, contract administration, and fostering strong collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in infrastructure or rail transit projects, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the success of major transportation initiatives. If you are ready to take on new challenges and grow your career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in infrastructure or rail transit projects.
• Proven track record in managing complex construction issues.
• MRICS or working towards this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative relationships and support commercial management.
• Manage contractual obligations and budget planning.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to performance measurement.

Skills

Infrastructure Project Management

Construction Claim Analysis

Budget Planning

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The MCS team is partnering with Metrolinx to deliver the Yonge North Scarborough Subway Extension project. This position is for Yonge North Subway Extension portion of the project and this role will be reporting into the Commercial Director.

Missions/Main Duties

1. Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships, developing mutual trust and understanding.
2. 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.
3. Support on definition of Allowable Costs, assessment of incentive payments, verifying eligible costs.
4. Supports teams understanding of the Contract.
5. Liaison with the Independent Certifier on Payment Certification.
6. Support to Control, manage, and report contractual obligations including contract administration involving Early Warnings and Change Control.
7. Attending progress meetings, recording and reporting regular upstream Client meetings and downstream meetings with Project Co and when necessary, its Supply Chain.
8. Budget planning, forecasting and cost management.
9. Contributes into the risk and opportunity reporting.
10. Participates in the evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs.
11. Support aspects of contract administration including payment certification, reconciliations, cost reporting, change management and reporting on progress.
12. Provide substantial input to performance measurement systems, Key Result Areas/ KPIs, implement long term improvement processes and monitor the results.
13. Training and development, mentoring of junior staff.

Profile/Skills

1. 3 - 7 years of relevant experience in infrastructure or rail transit projects with renowned construction or consulting company(s).
2. Proven track record in articulating complex construction issues and communicating concise positions to business directors and teams.
3. Skilled in Variation and claim analysis.
4. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, engineering, accounting, business administration or equivalent.
5. Experience with analysis, construction and design scope.
6. Experience with change management and implementation within a production environment.
7. Potential leadership and employee engagement skills.
8. Proficient in MS office tools.
9. Digitally competent.
10. Team player. Strong presentation and problem-solving skills.
11. MRICS or working towards this.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.