Commercial Coordinator

NES Fircroft; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Ontario is seeking a Commercial Coordinator to support Project Managers in delivering various projects. The role includes coordinating subcontractors, managing documents, and ensuring project compliance with budget and schedules. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience in commercial management within construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial management of construction contractors.
• Experience in the power transmission and distribution industry is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of project plans and document management systems.
• Assist with RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and contractor selection.
• Monitor contractor performance against budget and schedule.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder liaison

Project documentation

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Job description

Position:

Commercial Coordinator

Description:

The Commercial Coordinator will support Project Managers in delivering projects of varying complexity, focusing on selecting, contracting, managing, and coordinating subcontractors and suppliers. Acting as a key liaison between stakeholders, this role will oversee document control, maintain project databases, and track activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the development and enhancement of project plans, templates, tools, and document management systems.
2. Assist the Project Management team with RFP preparation, bid evaluation, contractor selection, and creation of detailed scopes of work.
3. Support the review and negotiation of commercial terms with subcontractors.
4. Coordinate the review of contractor submittals, RFIs, supplemental design instructions, and drawing logs.
5. Ensure contractor compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and material management requirements.
6. Support contract execution by:
   1. Reviewing and assessing change requests and managing change documentation.
   2. Analyzing contractor estimates, costs, and payment claims.
   3. Monitoring contractor performance against budget and schedule.
   4. Assisting with claims and dispute management.
7. Contribute to project controls including cost reporting, scheduling, WBS development, project set-up/closeout, and field progress tracking.
8. Prepare internal and external reports, including budgets, cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and status updates.
9. Participate in project risk reviews and consult with internal stakeholders as needed.
10. Manage contract and project closeout documentation.
11. Promote and uphold organizational safety programs, policies, and procedures.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the commercial management of construction contractors.
• Experience in the power transmission and distribution industry is considered an asset.

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