Commercial Manager, Transportation & Infrastructure

WSP USA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm seeks a professional to lead commercial strategy for transformative transportation projects. You will manage complex contractual agreements and provide strategic oversight to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in contract management within transportation sectors and a strong educational background. This role offers a salary range of $124,800 - $171,600, flexible work options, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial or contract management within transportation or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven expertise in design-build delivery models.
• Strong understanding of commercial governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate complex contractual agreements for transportation projects.
• Provide strategic commercial oversight to achieve corporate objectives.
• Draft, review, and administer agreements including joint ventures.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in project management or related fields

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers . We are WSP .

The Opportunity

Innovate and Lead – In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of commercial strategy for transformative transportation projects. From rail & transit, to marine, ports, and aviation, you’ll shape agreements that drive success and sustainability. Reporting to the Director, Commercial & Risk Management, you’ll collaborate with senior leadership and project teams to deliver commercial excellence on major infrastructure initiatives.

Your Impact

• Manage and negotiate complex contractual agreements for rail, transit, ports, marine coastal, aviation, and fleet projects.
• Provide strategic commercial oversight to ensure corporate and project objectives are achieved.
• Draft, review, and administer agreements including teaming, joint ventures, and subconsultant contracts.
• Support bid teams with risk reviews, commercial strategy, and internal approvals for major proposals.
• Lead negotiations on high-profile projects and guide teams through critical commercial decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to developing best practices in commercial management.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 5–10+ years of experience in commercial or contract management within transportation or infrastructure sectors.
• Post-secondary education in project management, construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, finance, or business.
• Proven expertise in Design-Bid-Build (DBB) and Design-Build (DB) delivery models.
• Ability to navigate complex negotiations and deliver outcomes aligned with business objectives.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and commercial governance processes.
• Adaptability to manage deadlines, ambiguity, and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $124,800 - $171,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea , mentor , or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition —because your growth drives ours .
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. #WeAreWSP

Proud Recognition

Proud to share that the WSP in Canada Rail & Transit team has achieved 1st place for "Great Company to Work for in Canadian Rail" at the Inaugural TRACCS Transit & Rail Association Awards.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!

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We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP

• We value our people and our reputation
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• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
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Please Note

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Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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