Commercial Director

Aecon Concessions; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in infrastructure development is seeking a Commercial Director to lead and manage significant transit projects in Canada. This role emphasizes safety, integrity, and accountability while fostering an inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial management, particularly in joint ventures and EPC projects exceeding $500M. You will be instrumental in developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and ensuring project success through effective change management and collaboration with diverse teams. Join this innovative firm and make a meaningful impact on future transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial management on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract types and project financials.
• Fluent in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage change requests, claims, and contracts throughout project execution.
• Lead contract negotiation and procurement strategies.
• Ensure alignment of procurement with project plans and report on commercial issues.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Law

Change Management

Tendering

Procurement

Claims Management

Dispute Resolution

Risk Management

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Law

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates seeking employment are never required to pay any money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email concerns to [e-mail]

Date: May 5, 2025

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA

Operating Sector: Urban Transportation Solutions

Position Title: Commercial Director

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations. We lead impactful projects in transportation and energy, partnering to build, connect, power, and strengthen communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our top priority. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. Leading by example with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Delivering on our commitments with passion.

We invest in our people through programs like Aecon University and Leadership Programs, support inclusive work environments via initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, and promote sustainability by minimizing our environmental impact.

Our success depends on the diversity, expertise, and teamwork of our people. We seek innovative, collaborative minds to join our community!

What Is The Opportunity

We are proactively seeking a Commercial Director to support future transit projects in Canada within the Urban Transportation Solutions group. We aim to improve transportation experiences through faster and more convenient travel—starting with the best team!

What You Will Do Here:

• Develop and implement processes for managing change requests, claims, and contractual notices throughout project execution.
• Administer project contracts ensuring procedures and practices are followed from start to finish.
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of various contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Implement procurement strategies, oversee bidding processes, evaluate bids, and develop terms and conditions.
• Develop and maintain core procurement processes, evaluate effectiveness, and incorporate lessons learned.
• Ensure procurement aligns with project plans, resolve performance issues, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Report on commercial issues to leadership and project teams.
• Engage with insurance and legal advisors as needed.
• Manage project close-out activities, including defect liability and O&M.
• Lead and align a team of commercial professionals to project priorities, ensuring effectiveness and accountability.
• Promote an inclusive culture that fosters equity, diverse perspectives, and career development.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Minimum 10 years of commercial management experience on major projects, especially in joint ventures and EPC infrastructure projects over $500M.
• Degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
• Experience with various contract types and large, complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of change management, contract law, and project financials.
• Proven experience in tendering, procurement, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with risk management, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and using ERP systems.
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written).

Aecon values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those of any gender identity or sexual orientation.

We are committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations during the application process as needed. Please click here for assistance.