Commercial Manager

Pomerleau; Bedford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Commercial Manager to join their APEX team. This role involves managing commercial risks and supporting large-scale projects ranging from $150M to over $1 billion. Candidates should have a strong background in contract management and public procurement, with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Pomerleau values innovation and collaboration, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth in a recognized top employer.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in P3, Design-Build contracts, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes and proposal procedures.
• Fluency in English; French is an added value.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze commercial risks and liabilities in proposals and agreements.
• Support pre-construction teams in identifying and advising on commercial risks.
• Assist in contract administration and resolution of claims on active projects.

Skills

Public procurement processes

Proposal procedures

Contract administration

Risk analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering, Law, or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

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As a Commercial Manager working in the Alternative Projects Centre of Expertise (APEX) team at Pomerleau Construction, you will identify and analyze potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with proposals, ongoing projects, consultant agreements, and supplier agreements. You will support the preparation of supplier and partnership agreements. In this role, you will support our work on large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $150M to over $1 billion – providing commercial support in contract administration, narrative and entitlement documentation, and claims resolution.

What You Will Do

• Identify and analyze commercial risks and liabilities in proposals, client agreements, active projects, as well as partnership and supplier agreements.
• Interface with internal stakeholders across technical, risk, legal, and finance functions.
• Support pre-construction teams in identifying and advising on commercial risks and preparing bid documents.
• Assist in contract administration, documentation, and resolution of claims on active projects.
• Ensure prime contract terms are properly flowed down to related contracts and projects.
• Maintain confidential information for financial analysis and planning.
• Help project teams interpret contract language and analyze risks in collaboration with legal.
• Manage commercial aspects, including agreement preparation, review, and negotiation.
• Coordinate communication strategies with stakeholders, lead agendas for Commercial Meetings, and foster positive relationships.

This role could be for you if you have

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Law, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of experience in P3, Design-Build contracts, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes and proposal procedures.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English (written and oral); fluency in French is an added value.

Why You Should Apply

We have been recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the past four years.

Read our full list of benefits HERE.

Who We Are

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, civil, infrastructure, and major projects across Canada. With over 60 years of experience, we build communities and foster a workplace where employees can learn, develop, and thrive.

Our core values are innovation, love, authenticity, excellence, and adaptability. We cultivate a dynamic culture centered on collaboration and professional growth. At Pomerleau, we value fun and genuine relationships.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact our recruiters for support.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Construction