Commercial Manager, Infrastructure

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager in Whitby, Ontario. This role involves leading contract management for a major rail infrastructure project, focusing on risk management and compliance. Ideal candidates should have 6+ years in civil construction and a relevant educational background. The position offers a supportive work environment with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join our team to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Recognition as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience in civil construction contract documents and negotiation.
• Proven experience in resolving contractual risks with practical strategies.
• Strong understanding of commercial and project risks within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation, drafting, review, and management of contracts.
• Provide specialized commercial support in contract bids and proposals.
• Manage compliance with commercial requirements and regulatory standards.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Compliance

Communication skills

Civil construction knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related field

Job description

Location: Whitby, ON, Canada
Date Posted: Dec 17, 2025
Job ID: R26770
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join our team and support a major rail infrastructure project. In this role, you will lead the negotiation, drafting, review, and management of contracts, subcontracts, and related documents, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and protecting company interests.

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Essential Responsibilities

• Provide specialized commercial support to estimating and operations teams in preparing and responding to contract bids and proposals.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Draft, review, and interpret contracts and legal documents to ensure alignment with agreed commercial terms.
• Manage prime and subcontractor agreements throughout their lifecycle, including execution, performance monitoring, procurement activities, deliverables, timelines, and close-out.
• Collaborate with project teams, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to address contract changes, disputes, claims, and related issues.
• Ensure compliance with commercial requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies; conduct audits, implement corrective actions, and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate potential commercial risks and liabilities, implementing effective mitigation strategies in consultation with legal and insurance partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to facilitate effective contract administration and communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience in civil construction contract documents, claims, litigation support, and contract negotiation.
• Post-secondary education in civil engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience negotiating and resolving contractual risks while recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of various contracting models (e.g., CM at Risk, Design-Build, Lump Sum, T&M, P3), with experience in claims management and dispute resolution considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of commercial, contractual, and project risks within the construction industry.
• Ability to identify and address issues in contract language, with proven skill in advocating for appropriate commercial terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks across various project teams and business units.

Working Conditions

• Site-based position in Whitby, Ontario.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.