Commercial Director, Rail Infrastructure | General Contractor | Vancouver / Toronto – Outpost R[...]

Outpost Recruitment; Ontario; On-site; CAD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) to oversee major projects in Vancouver and Toronto. This full-time role involves managing commercial functions, providing strategic advice, and leading project control efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in claims management and contract administration, particularly in transportation projects, and will be responsible for ensuring successful project execution while adhering to commercial policies.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience on construction projects.
• Over 10 years of experience working on rail, airport, or major transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and project control matters of major projects.
• Develop and enforce commercial and project controls policies.
• Lead claims and change management efforts with clients.

Skills

Claims management

Dispute resolution

Communication

Risk management

Education

Degree in Law

Job description

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) to join their Major Projects team in Vancouver, BC / Toronto, ON locations. Salary $225,000-275,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

Commercial Director (Rail) Overview

Reporting to the Vice President, Project Controls, the Commercial Director is responsible for the overall commercial management of a major Project or group of Projects. The Commercial Director (Rail) manages the commercial and project control functions, including procurement, subcontract administration, main contract administration, change and claims management, cost control, and schedule. The role requires the ability to operate and manage at the executive level within a PPP / PFI environment, delivering major building or civil engineering projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Manage commercial and project control matters of major projects, including change management, procurement, prime contract management, cost control, earned value management, scheduling, and risk management.
2. Develop and enforce commercial and project controls policies, processes, and procedures.
3. Advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution.
4. Provide commercial and contractual advice and reports to executives and project managers.
5. Lead all claims and change management efforts with clients and subcontractors.
6. Lead the training and development of commercial and project controls staff.
7. Contribute to bid phases, including commercial review and risk analysis of contracts.
8. Represent the company or delegate representatives in negotiations and official functions.
9. Manage the commercial aspects of design processes and coordinate with designers.

Knowledge and Skills of Commercial Director (Rail)

• Hold a degree in Law or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5+ years of Quantity Surveying experience on construction projects.
• Several years’ experience as a claims consultant on major construction projects.
• Experience representing companies in adjudication, mediation, and commercial negotiations.
• Over 10 years of experience working on rail, airport, or major transportation projects.
• Ability to command respect from executives and JV partners on commercial matters.
• Claims management and dispute resolution experience on complex, major projects in transportation and civil engineering sectors.
• Thorough knowledge of contract language, change management, and legal requirements of contracts.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity management.
• Ability to liaise and coordinate with legal counsel and experts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health benefits, including prescription drugs, medical services, dental, vision, and emergency out-of-country coverage.
• Employee and family wellness tools through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation and other leave programs.
• Additional benefits such as tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and subsidies.
• Eligibility for Short Term Incentives and annual salary increases.
• Comprehensive relocation package covered by the employer.
• Vehicle allowance and gas card.

Ideal Candidate

Only exceptional overseas candidates will be considered for employer sponsorship. Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews, and project scale (dollar value) in your resume.