Commercial Manager

PACT; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy and financial oversight for a large-scale infrastructure program. This full-time role involves managing commercial risks, ensuring value for money, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet project objectives. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial management, strong negotiation skills, and a background in infrastructure or related fields. This position is located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial or contract management experience on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial change and risk in large-scale programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project’s commercial strategy in line with contractual obligations.
• Negotiate commercial changes and agreements with a strategic approach.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks, including subcontractor claims.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Professional certification (RICS, CIQS)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy and financial oversight for a large-scale infrastructure program. This role is critical in ensuring value for money, managing commercial risk, and maintaining financial excellence throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a central role in a collaborative delivery model, working closely with stakeholders to achieve program objectives efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project’s commercial strategy in line with contractual obligations and business objectives.
• Maintain the Value for Money Statement and related performance and cost reports.
• Facilitate value-focused meetings to drive cost efficiency and operational improvements.
• Establish and maintain robust commercial reporting processes to meet stakeholder needs.
• Track and report on KPIs, project financials, and forecast accuracy.
• Lead and oversee the change management process, including assessment and resolution of change events.
• Negotiate commercial changes and agreements with a strategic, solutions-focused approach.
• Monitor and control project costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks, including subcontractor claims and contractual disputes.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve commercial issues equitably.

Work Conditions

This position is based at the project’s main office, with regular site visits as required. It is a full-time role, typically Monday to Friday during core business hours, with flexibility as agreed with management.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, Competencies

• 10+ years of commercial or contract management experience on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience with progressive delivery, design-build, or other collaborative contracting models.
• Strong understanding of contract law, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial change and risk in large-scale programs.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools, dashboards, and cost-control systems.
• Experience in infrastructure, transportation, energy, or public sector capital programs is an asset.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (RICS, CIQS, etc.) considered an asset.

PACT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.