Commercial & Risk Director, Energy & Resources

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 198,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Commercial & Risk Director to oversee project governance, ensure effective risk management, and enhance financial outcomes. This role requires strong commercial acumen and extensive experience in contract law. The ideal candidate will lead teams, mentor staff, and cultivate strong relationships across operations. High attention to detail and analytical skills are essential for success in this position based in Canada.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of twenty years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risks.
• Extensive knowledge of project delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead BOU’s implementation of Stantec’s Project Risk Practice.
• Provide strategic guidance for elevated risk projects.
• Mentor teams on contracting and negotiating.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiating skills

Client liaison skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This role can be based in any Energy & Resources office location in North America. The position requires regular in-office presence in support of our flexible work practice and may require travel to a variety of offices throughout North America.

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Commercial & Risk Director to join our Energy and Resources Business Operating Unit (E&R BOU). This senior leadership role partners with operations, pursuit, and project teams to guide business and legal decisions across pursuits, contracts, negotiations, and project delivery, driving successful outcomes while minimizing financial risk.

The Director will lead the implementation of the Corporate Project Risk Practice within the BOU, including risk reviews for high-profile projects, enterprise risk assessments, and development of mitigation strategies. They will oversee project governance and execution practices aimed at reducing claims and write-offs.

Reporting to the Business Operating Unit Leader (BOUL), this role will engage directly on pursuits and projects with elevated risk profiles, including multinational clients and others spanning multiple geographic regions. By bridging legal, commercial, and execution priorities, the Director will play a critical role in delivering win‑win outcomes for both Stantec and its clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the BOU’s implementation of Stantec’s Project Risk Practice for North America and North America Exports, including supervising and directing the Senior Risk Manager and Risk Manager.
• During pursuits where a project, client, or contract presents an elevated risk to Stantec, engage with the team to provide strategic guidance on how best to achieve Stantec’s commercial and financial goals through the best combination of contract terms, scope, schedule, pricing, and budgets.
• Oversee, guide and where necessary, participate in or lead negotiations with clients, teaming partners, and subconsultants, regarding contract terms & conditions, scoping and commercial aspects including pricing and change orders on the identified elevated risk profile pursuits and projects.
• Offer guidance and oversight for projects with higher risk profiles to enhance performance through effective change management, including identifying and documenting changes conditions and their impacts on Stantec, pursuing change order and contract amendments, and maintaining appropriate communication with clients. Independently or by selecting or advising suitable personnel, provide direction and support for complex and high‑risk projects to safeguard Stantec’s interests.
• Mentor and develop project pursuit teams and project teams on projects identified by the BOU to improve commercial, contracting and negotiating acumen.
• Work with the Senior Project Management Commercial Leaders to promote best practices for both elevated risk projects and more traditional project pursuits and delivery, including tools, processes, and policies.
• Develop and mentor staff and succession candidates.
• Develop high trust relationships with business leadership, project managers, pursuit leads and functional service teams and become a sought‑after resource to teams seeking project success.
• Foster a success‑oriented, accountable environment.
• Uphold a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on customer and service delivery.
• Provide support through ongoing interface with BOU Leaders regarding diagnosis and resolution of operational issues and continual improvement opportunities.
• Be an advocate for and promote a positive Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) culture, compliance with HSSE requirements, and lead by example.

CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of twenty years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Strong proven commercial acumen. Experience in contract law, risk management and the A-E industry strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiating skills including pricing strategies and both contractual and non‑contractual risk mitigations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risks and able to exercise good judgment as to which risks can be mitigated, and which risks must be avoided.
• Extensive knowledge of items that may have a significant impact on projects or Stantec including project schedules, regulatory landscape, technical risks, contractual terms, or client behaviors.
• Strong contractual knowledge and understanding of project delivery for multiple delivery models (e.g. design‑build, APD, EPC, P3).
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, excellent communicator.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team while seamlessly transitioning to a leadership role where the situation requires it.
• Strong client liaison skills.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 198,400.00 - Max Salary $ 307,600.00

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1553 E&R BOU-CA Management-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Full time
Job Posting: 06/10/2025 06:10:45
Req ID: 1002584