Commercial Manager

Jacobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Ontario seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities on major infrastructure and transit programs. You will drive contract administration, risk management, and financial governance throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with project teams and external partners.

The role requires a strategic thinker with a track record handling $100M+ projects and multi-billion-dollar programs, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of contracting forms such as NEC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive commercial experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing commercial aspects of major infrastructure or transit projects valued at $100M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management activities across large-scale infrastructure and capital delivery projects.
• Manage contract changes, variations, extensions of time, and claims.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams during all project phases (planning, design, procurement, construction, closeout).
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, forecasting, and profitability.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms with clients, contractors, and joint venture partners.
• Support procurement strategies, tender reviews, and contract awards.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Project controls

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Risk assessment

Contract administration

Dispute avoidance

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges. From transportation and transit systems to large-scale capital delivery programs, our teams deliver sustainable solutions that improve communities and create lasting value.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our Program Management and Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will provide commercial leadership on major infrastructure and transit projects, ensuring effective contract administration, risk management, commercial governance, and financial stewardship throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Impact

As a Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of large, complex infrastructure and transit programs. You will work closely with project management, project controls, procurement, legal, finance, and technical teams to proactively manage contractual obligations, commercial risks, financial performance, and stakeholder relationships.

This position requires a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and extensive experience working on major capital projects in infrastructure, transportation, rail, transit, or related sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management activities across large-scale infrastructure and capital delivery projects.
• Manage contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, policies, and governance requirements.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams throughout project planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout phases.
• Develop and implement commercial management plans, procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Lead the management of contract changes, variations, amendments, extensions of time, and claims.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, contractual, and financial risks.
• Support procurement strategies, tender reviews, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, cost forecasting, contingencies, and profitability.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to ensure alignment between commercial outcomes, schedule performance, and cost management.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms with clients, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and joint venture partners.
• Prepare commercial reports, executive briefings, recommendations, and contractual correspondence.
• Support dispute avoidance and dispute resolution activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, contracting standards, and applicable regulations.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting successful project delivery.
• Mentor and guide project teams on commercial and contractual best practices.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive commercial, contract management, project controls, or project delivery experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, rail, or capital delivery projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing the commercial aspects of major infrastructure or transit projects valued at $100M+ and preferably within multi-billion-dollar capital programs.
• Proven experience administering complex construction, engineering, consulting, and professional services contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial management principles, contract administration, procurement processes, and project financial controls.
• Experience managing contract variations, change orders, claims, negotiations, and commercial risk assessments.
• Knowledge of project delivery models including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3, Alliance, EPC, and EPCM.
• Experience working with owners, consultants, contractors, and public-sector stakeholders on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret complex contractual documentation and provide practical commercial solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and fast-paced delivery environments.

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Experience supporting major transportation, transit, rail, highway, airport, utility, or municipal infrastructure programs.
• Experience on programs involving multiple contracts, stakeholders, and delivery partners.
• Professional designation such as PMP, MRICS, PQS, CCP, CPA, P.Eng., or equivalent.
• Familiarity with CCDC, NEC, FIDIC, or equivalent contract forms.
• Experience supporting claims management, dispute resolution, and commercial governance frameworks.
• Experience working in Program Management Consultant (PMC), Owner's Engineer, or major project delivery environments.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

160,000.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

210,000.00

The base salary range for this position is $160,000.00 to $210,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across Ontario, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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