Commercial Manager (Transmission)

Valard Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching (5%)

Employee benefits

Job summary

Valard Construction’s Transmission group in Calgary, AB is seeking a Commercial Manager with strong experience in commercial and contract management, negotiations, and financial analysis to safeguard profitability.

The role reports to the Director, Commercial and requires coordinating with estimating, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive commercial success and manage risks across projects.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in a related field (e.g., business, finance, law, construction management)
• 5 years of experience in commercial or contract management, preferably in construction
• Proven expertise with contract law and dispute resolution
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and cost management
• Demonstrated negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Competence in software such as Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and financial analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Support contract lifecycle from tendering to execution ensuring compliance with policies and industry standards
• Participate in contract reviews and lessons learned activities
• Support project management in change management and related matters
• Establish and enforce change management protocols during execution
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Assist project teams with validation of change requests and notices
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships and provide project management support including risk management
• Conduct financial evaluations: budgets, forecasts, cash flows to optimize profitability
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, legal, finance and operations to drive commercial success
• Identify and mitigate risks in contracts and projects including financial, legal and operational aspects
• Handle claims and disputes professionally to minimize financial exposure
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes and competitive dynamics

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Communication

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Education

Post-Secondary Education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Commercial Manager to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial, we are seeking a skilled professional with extensive experience in commercial and contract management, negotiations, project management, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support contract lifecycle, from tendering to execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards

• Participate in Contract Reviews and Lessons Learned activities

• Support project management team in change management related matters

• Ensure change management protocols are established during execution and implemented

• Support project teams with contract interpretation

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to safeguard the company’s interests

• Support project team with validation of incoming change requests and subcontractor notices, where required

• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

• Provide project management support, that includes risk management related to forecasting, scheduling, and performance evaluation

• Conduct financial evaluations of projects, analyzing budgets, forecasts, and cash flows to optimize profitability

• Work closely with estimating, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive commercial success

• Identify potential risks in contracts and projects (including financial, legal, and operational risks), developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact

• Handle claims and disputes professionally, ensuring fair outcomes and minimizing financial exposure

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics

• Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. business administration, finance, law, construction management, etc.)

• 5 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, preferably in the construction industry

• Demonstrated expertise with contract law, and dispute resolution

• Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management

• Proven negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Competence in software such as Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and financial analysis tools

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Commercial and project controls experience in large-scale EPC projects
• Working knowledge of construction procurement and subcontract administration
• Experience in transmission line construction

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.