Business Manager - Services

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. in Canada seeks a Senior Business Manager for the Corporate Services Division to oversee the commercial and financial stewardship of routine maintenance, turnaround services and construction contracts.

You will ensure contract compliance, support execution and drive margin improvement through cross-functional teamwork. The role emphasizes contract governance, billing oversight, and bid support, contributing to strong project performance and leadership insights.

Qualifications

• Education in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Administration.
• 7+ years in project management or project controls in heavy industrial settings.
• Experience in maintenance management is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage customer contracts, ensuring compliance with obligations and accurate documentation.
• Lead commercial contract execution, including change management, risk mitigation and margin enhancement.
• Monitor contract financial performance: revenue, costs, margins, forecasting, variance analysis, and billing accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Project Controls, Supply Chain, HR, Labour Relations and Commercial teams.
• Support planning and bidding activities: bill rates, pricing, cost estimates, risk assessments and contract alignment.
• Drive performance reviews, maintain client relationships, support audits and provide leadership insights.

Skills

Contract management

Cost control

Billing oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Bid support

Performance reviews

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Business administration degree

Tools

AACEI accreditation

Job description

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just maintain assets, we extend their life and maximize their value. As part of our Services Division, you’ll contribute to critical work across the region, supporting sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and sustaining capital.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting for a Senior Business Manager supporting the Corporate Services Division . The Senior Business Manager will be responsible for the commercial and financial stewardship of routine maintenance, turnaround services and construction contracts within the Services Division. The role ensures contract compliance, supports operational execution, and drives margin improvement through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. The Incumbent will play a key role in business performance reporting, contract governance, billing oversight, and bid support, contributing directly to the success of project portfolios.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Administer and manage customer contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maintaining accurate contract documentation and summaries.
• Lead commercial contract execution , including change management, risk mitigation, opportunity identification, and margin enhancement initiatives.
• Monitor and manage contract financial performance , including revenue, costs, margins, forecasting, variance analysis, and billing accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Project Controls, Supply Chain, HR, Labour Relations, and Commercial teams to support successful project execution.
• Support project planning and bidding activities , including bill rate development, pricing strategies, cost estimates, risk assessments, and contract alignment with operational plans.
• Drive business performance and client success by leading performance reviews, maintaining strong customer relationships, supporting audits, and providing performance insights to leadership.

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education : Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Experience : 7+ years’ experience in project management or project controls in heavy industrial environments (refinery, chemical plant, power plant or similar.) Experience in maintenance management within industrial facilities is an asset.
• Skills : Experience in project cost control; AACEI accreditation is an asset.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.