Commercial Manager, Fleet & Heavy Equipment

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction seeks a Commercial Manager to lead the financial, commercial, and operational performance of its fleet and heavy equipment business in Canada. You will partner with operations, finance and senior leadership to deliver accurate reporting, asset management, and strategic decision support.

The role emphasizes ownership of financial performance, forecasting, budgets, and capital planning, with strong emphasis on contracts, leases, and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, commerce, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in commercial management, finance, project controls, asset management, fleet operations, construction, industrial, mining, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.
• Experience managing contracts, leases, capital assets, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and financial management of fleet and heavy equipment operations, including revenue, costs, utilization, depreciation, financing, and profitability.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, cash flow projections, business cases, and management reports to support decision-making.
• Monitor equipment billing, cost recovery, vendor invoicing, leases, commitments, and compliance.
• Maintain asset, contract, and lease records; support acquisition, redeployment, and disposal decisions.
• Lead capital planning activities, including ROI, lifecycle costing, and CapEx approvals.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and vendors to identify risks and improve performance.
• Drive improvements in reporting, governance, forecasting accuracy, and overall commercial performance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Performance reporting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Education

Post-secondary education in business/finance/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Commercial Manager, Fleet & Heavy Equipment We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the financial, commercial, and operational performance of our fleet and heavy equipment business. This role will partner closely with Operations, Finance, and senior leadership to provide accurate reporting, commercial oversight, asset management, and strategic decision support.

What You Will Be Working On

Lead the commercial and financial management of Eastrac's fleet and heavy equipment operations. Own divisional and equipment-level financial performance, including revenue, costs, utilization, depreciation, financing, and profitability. Prepare forecasts, budgets, cash flow projections, business cases, and management reports that support operational and strategic decision-making. Monitor equipment billing, cost recovery, vendor invoicing, leases, commitments, and commercial obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Maintain asset, contract, and lease records while supporting equipment acquisition, redeployment, replacement, and disposal decisions. Lead capital planning activities, including investment analysis, ROI assessments, lifecycle costing, and CapEx approvals. Partner with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and external vendors to identify risks, implement controls, and improve business performance. Drive continuous improvement in reporting, governance, forecasting accuracy, and overall commercial performance.

What We Are Looking For

Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

8+ years of experience in commercial management, finance, project controls, asset management, fleet operations, construction, industrial, mining, or infrastructure environments.

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.

Experience managing contracts, leases, capital assets, and vendor relationships.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent is considered an asset.

For Those Who Seek to Redefine

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people - where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird. As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

What We Believe In

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.

Bird construction was founded as a small partnership in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1920. Today we are a highly respected company, operating across Canada. Bird is one of Canada's leading builders and is recognized for its strong commitment to the growth and prosperity of both our clients and our people.