Executive Rail Project Commercial Director

Outpost Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) for major projects in Toronto, ON, Vancouver, and Hamilton, ON. This full-time, permanent role involves managing overall commercial aspects and project controls. The ideal candidate has a degree in law and extensive experience in Quantity Surveying, contract language, and commercial negotiations. Competitive salary of $225,000–$275,000, and comprehensive benefits including health, relocation package, and vehicle allowance.

Benefits

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and paid leaves

Tuition reimbursement

Short Term Incentives

Annual salary increases

Comprehensive relocation package

Vehicle allowance and gas card

Qualifications

• 5+ Quantity Surveying experience on construction projects.
• Several years’ experience as a claims consultant on major construction projects.
• Several years’ experience representing companies in adjudication, mediation, and commercial negotiations.
• 10+ years experience working on rail, airport or major transportation projects.
• Thorough knowledge of contract language, change management, and legal requirements of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage Commercial and Project Control matters of major projects.
• Develop and enforce commercial policies and processes.
• Advise on commercial strategies for successful project execution.
• Lead all claims and change management with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple projects within an executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial management

Change Management

Risk management

Cost Control

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent

Job description

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) for major projects in Toronto, ON, Vancouver, and Hamilton, ON. This full-time, permanent role involves managing overall commercial aspects and project controls. The ideal candidate has a degree in law and extensive experience in Quantity Surveying, contract language, and commercial negotiations. Competitive salary of $225,000–$275,000, and comprehensive benefits including health, relocation package, and vehicle allowance.