Commercial Manager, Facilities

EllisDon Corporation; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager, Facilities to lead contracts, risk, and claims across major infrastructure projects in Canada. You will guide complex commercial negotiations, manage budgets and variations, and collaborate with operations, legal, and finance teams to optimize performance.

The role requires a minimum 10 years in commercial management, deep understanding of contract frameworks, and experience with PPP-type service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial management or related roles.
• Experience with Operations and Maintenance services within P3/PPP projects or similar.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and industry standard forms.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial risks, claims, and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary commercial lead and point of contact for clients, partners, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Interpret complex contracts and advise on compliance, entitlements, obligations, and risk.
• Lead administration, negotiation, and management of contracts, subcontracts, changes, and variations.
• Oversee claims management, including negotiation and resolution of claims and warranty matters.
• Lead cost control, forecasting, financial monitoring, and commercial reporting.
• Manage change management processes, ensuring proper documentation and valuation.
• Support dispute resolution activities including negotiations and mediation as required.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, legal, and executive teams.
• Develop and manage service agreements and subcontractor relationships.
• Assist leadership in evaluating project scenarios and communicating positions to clients.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes and governance.
• Prepare executive analyses and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor industry trends and PPP/performance-based service delivery practices.
• Support business development, bid pursuits, and transition activities as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram , Facebook , Twitter .Thinking about a change?We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report , highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.You as a Commercial Manager, Facilities will:Serve as the primary commercial lead and key point of contact for clients, consortium partners, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders, providing guidance on contractual obligations, commercial matters, and risk management.Interpret complex contracts and commercial agreements, advising management and project teams on contract compliance, entitlements, obligations, risks, and dispute avoidance strategies.Lead the administration, negotiation, and management of contracts, subcontracts, change orders, variations, and commercial agreements to support operational and financial objectives.Oversee claims management processes, including the preparation, assessment, negotiation, and resolution of claims, defects, warranty matters, and contractual entitlements.Lead cost control, forecasting, financial monitoring, and commercial reporting activities to support project performance and achievement of commercial targets.Manage change management and variation control processes, ensuring proper documentation, valuation, and contractual compliance.Support dispute resolution activities, including negotiations, mediation, arbitration, litigation support, and alternative dispute resolution processes as required.Collaborate with operations, engineering, project management, finance, procurement, legal, and executive stakeholders to support effective commercial decision-making and project delivery.Develop, procure, negotiate, and manage service agreements and subcontractor relationships to support operational requirements and contractual commitments.Assist operational leadership in evaluating project scenarios, developing commercial strategies, and communicating contractual positions to clients, partners, and stakeholders.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen commercial processes, risk management practices, governance, and operational performance.Prepare executive reports, commercial analyses, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.Monitor industry trends, contractual developments, and best practices related to P3/PPP and performance-based service delivery models.Support business development, bid pursuits, and transition activities by providing commercial and contractual expertise as required.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.Is this role right for you?Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, Construction Management, or a related discipline.Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial management, contract administration, project controls, or related roles within infrastructure, transportation, facilities management, engineering, construction, or professional services environments.Experience supporting Operations and Maintenance services within Public-Private Partnership (P3/PPP) projects, rail operations, transportation infrastructure, or other performance-based service delivery environments.Strong knowledge of contract management principles and industry-standard contract forms, including P3/PPP agreements, service contracts, and subcontract agreements.Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial risks, claims, variations, dispute resolution processes, and contract negotiations.Strong financial acumen, including experience with forecasting, budgeting, cost control, profitability analysis, and commercial reporting.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk and develop practical solutions.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional and matrixed environments.Strong working knowledge of operational service delivery models and contract performance management.The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $160,000.EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone , at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.We are comm itted to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. 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