Commercial Manager - Future Opportunities

Aecon Group Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 152,165 - 207,498; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is hiring a Commercial Manager in Mississauga, Canada. This role involves overseeing the commercial strategy of projects, collaborating with senior operations to implement effective management systems.

Key responsibilities include contract administration, change management, and leading a team to meet project goals. Candidates should possess extensive experience in commercial management within construction, preferably with tunneling or rail projects. A degree in Engineering, Law, or Quantity Surveying is essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience with a contractor on major/large-scale projects, ideally tunneling or rail.
• Minimum of 5 years commercial management experience on major projects through the project life cycle.
• Understanding of construction methodology in a large, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration.
• Administer project contracts, ensuring deliverables and timelines are met while minimizing commercial risk.
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

10 years experience with a contractor on major/large-scale projects

Minimum of 5 years commercial management experience

Strong knowledge of change management

Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Education

Legal, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Integrated ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development. We are safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive, leading transformative projects in transportation and energy, and partnering to build, connect, power, and strengthen communities.

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self-perform capabilities and local expertise. We build and enhance infrastructure across Canada, the U.S., and expanding international footprint, including tunnels, transit systems, airports, ports, highways, and site development. With a history of more than a century of experience and a full suite of integrated services, Aecon delivers complex civil projects.

The Commercial Manager will provide specialized knowledge in overseeing the commercial strategy on a project. This role collaborates with the senior operations team to develop and implement a commercial management system that drives performance and minimizes risk to the business.

What You’ll Do Here

• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration
• Implement an effective system to ensure contractually-required notices are delivered to the client per the project agreement terms
• Administer project contracts (project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase agreements, etc.), ensuring deliverables and timelines are met while minimizing commercial risk
• Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts with clients and subcontractors to optimize financial, legal, risk, and reputational positions
• Implement and monitor procurement scheduling and plans; facilitate the tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment; develop terms and conditions, scope, and specifications; oversee bidding with pre-qualified companies; evaluate bids and provide tender analyses and recommendations
• Issue regular reporting and analytics on commercial issues to Executives and Project Managers
• Engage with insurance advisors to develop project insurance programs and coverages
• Consult with legal advisors as needed
• Manage project close-out, including defect liability period and operations & maintenance considerations
• Lead and align a team of commercial direct reports with project priorities, ensuring accountability for results
• Maintain a good understanding of finance, accounting and project reporting

What You Bring To The Team

• 10 years experience with a contractor on major/large-scale projects, ideally tunneling or rail
• Minimum of 5 years commercial management experience on major projects through the project life cycle
• Legal, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Experience with various contract types (Design-Build, Lump Sum, Unit Price, collaborative delivery)
• Understanding of construction methodology in a large, complex environment
• Strong knowledge of change management, variations, claims identification, narration, and evaluation
• Knowledge of contract law in the project jurisdiction, with awareness of contractual obligations and financial functions (e.g., cash flow)
• Experience with tendering, contract administration, budgeting, procurement and subcontract administration, earned value management, and Primavera P6 (preferred)
• Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects
• Risk identification and management experience
• Understanding of insurance program requirements for various project types
• Experience with integrated ERP systems
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, client, subcontractor, consultants)

Pay range: $110,000–$150,000. Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, skills, and job conditions. Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to accessibility and may provide accommodations during the interview and hiring process upon request.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.