Assistant Commercial Manager - Construction

ENGINEERINGUK; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Toronto. This role is pivotal in supporting the commercial management of rail projects, ensuring timely payments and managing contractual obligations. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, contribute to budget planning, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure projects, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in infrastructure or rail transit projects.
• Proven track record in construction issue communication.
• MRICS or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships.
• Support commercial management of rail adjacent works.
• Participate in evaluation of claims for delay and additional costs.

Skills

Construction Issues Communication

Variation and Claim Analysis

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Presentation 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

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You'll Be Responsible For:

• 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.
• Attending progress meetings, recording and reporting regular upstream client meetings and downstream meetings with project co 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.
• Training and development, mentoring of junior staff.

You'll Need To Have:

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

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.