Commercial Manager

Turner & Townsend; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health and dental benefits

Health spending account

RRSP option with company matching

Annual learning and development budget

Flexible work approach

Work-life balance with vacation and sick days

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Commercial Manager in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves developing commercial strategies, managing contracts, and mitigating risks for large-scale infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of commercial management experience, substantial negotiation expertise, and a strong background in contract law. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial management for large-scale infrastructure or real-estate projects.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution on projects exceeding $1 B.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks; lead claims preparation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Claims management

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Commercial risk management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, transforming outcomes that improve people’s lives and delivering impactful projects through partnership, challenge, and complexity.

Who are you?

You are an experienced Commercial Manager with 10+ years in commercial management for large‑scale infrastructure or real‑estate projects, seeking your next step or currently working in a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.

Commercial Strategy

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project profitability and cost efficiency.
• Support business decisions through financial and commercial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, and delegated authorities.

Contract Management

• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts.
• Oversee administration of major contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements; ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and appropriately managed.

Risk & Claims Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks; lead claims preparation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with legal advisors where required.
• Assess contractual, financial, operational, and market risks.
• Implement mitigation strategies to reduce project exposure.
• Provide commercial input into project risk reviews.

Financial Oversight

• Support cost forecasting, cash flow management, and commercial reporting in collaboration with finance and project controls teams.
• Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Review cost reports, commitments, accruals, and forecasts.

Change Management

• Manage commercial impacts of scope changes and variations; maintain rigorous change control processes.

Procurement and Supply Chain Support

• Collaborate with procurement teams on sourcing and contracting strategies.
• Participate in tender evaluations and commercial assessments.
• Review commercial terms and conditions of supplier agreements.
• Support vendor negotiations and contract awards.
• Monitor supplier commercial performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies; provide executive‑level reporting.
• Support negotiations with key stakeholders.
• Provide commercial guidance to project leadership and functional teams.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years in commercial management for large‑scale infrastructure or real‑estate projects.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution on projects exceeding $1 B.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or similar contract frameworks.
• Strong experience with EPC, EPCM, construction, and mining services contracts.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in remote environments is preferred.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services).
• Health spending account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program.
• RRSP option with company matching.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• Access to a range of online learning tools and support for career development and growth.
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role.
• Work‑life balance with vacation, flex, and sick days.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between professional and personal lives.
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging.

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.