Commercial Contract Specialist - Infrastructure

Graham; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham is hiring a Commercial Contract Specialist to support the Infrastructure Division. The role involves on-site collaboration, managing prime contracts, subtrade bids, GMP packages, and financial oversight to ensure strong commercial performance across projects typically under $25M.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction with at least 4 years in contract administration or project management, and a Diploma in Construction Management or related field (Bachelor’s preferred).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience, including 4+ years in commercial, contract administration or project management roles on projects up to $25M in value.
• Diploma in Construction Management or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to interpret contractual language and provide informed support during negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support contract and commercial management across assigned projects, including prime contracts reviews and subtrade bids.
• Coordinate subtrade buyout process, bid evaluation, and subcontract documentation.
• Assist with GMP packages preparation and presentation to stakeholders.
• Contribute to financial oversight with cash flow reviews and revenue projections.
• Assist with change management and contractual claims, documenting notices and entitlements.
• Provide contractual and commercial support to project teams with risk and opportunity tracking.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders to enable continuous improvement.
• Support project close-out to achieve formal acceptance.

Skills

Contract administration

Risk management

Change management

Cost forecasting

Subtrade procurement

Negotiation

Education

Diploma in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field

Tools

Cost control systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we connect communities and create pathways for progress. As part of our Infrastructure Division, you’ll contribute to transformative work across the region, including roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, light rail transit systems, bus rapid transit systems, and airports.

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

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting a Commercial Contract Specialist to support our Infrastructure Division. Reporting functionally to the Commercial Manager and working closely with project leadership, this role is responsible for providing contractual support during pre‑construction as well as providing contractual and change management commercial support to project teams during project execution. The Commercial Specialist is accountable for managing the contractual and commercial aspects of assigned projects within the Business Unit, typically supporting projects with annual revenues under $25M. This role also requires the ability to work collaboratively with project teams while embedded on‑site to ensure disciplined contract administration, effective change and risk management and mitigation, for positive project outcomes.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Support contract and commercial management across assigned projects, including prime contracts reviews, subcontract preparation and effective change management to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and effective risk management and mitigation, while ensuring adherence to Graham’s standards, processes, and commercial best practices
• Subtrade buyout support to include coordination of the RFP process and evaluation and review of subtrade bids, coordination of the prequalification of trades, supporting the development and management of the subtrade buyout plan including subtrade award recommendations and the drafting of subcontract documentation, ensuring alignment with budget and forecasts
• GMP's, assist with the preparation and presentation of GMP packages to the Stakeholders
• Contribute to financial oversight by supporting project leadership team with cash flow reviews, revenue projections, cost control, forecasting, profit and loss tracking and risk management to maintain strong commercial performance
• Assist with change management and contractual claims, including supporting claims development, preparing and tracking change orders, and ensuring contractual entitlements are maintained through proactive documentation and adherence to prescribed notice periods
• Provide contractual and commercial support to project teams, by ensuring compliant contract administration, alignment with contract requirements, and effective risk and opportunity tracking
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support team development, by building relationships with stakeholders, including working with clients and subcontractors as well as engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
• Project close-out, support project teams with contract close‑out in order to achieve formal project acceptance through coordination with project team in relation to contractual close‑out requirement

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education: Diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years of construction experience, including 4+ years in commercial, contract administration or project management roles on projects up to $25M in value on a variety of contract models. Experience in Construction Management forms of contract is preferred.
• Skills & Tools: Working knowledge of construction contract administration, cost control, forecasting, change management and risk management. Experience in preparing requests for subtrade pricing and the evaluation of subtrade bids. Experience supporting contract change management and claims process, including preparation of correspondence, records and supporting documentation. Ability to interpret contractual/legal language and provide informed support to project team during negotiations under the guidance of Senior Commercial Manager.

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.

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.