Lead, Commercial Management

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrolinx, an Ontario transit agency, seeks a Lead, Commercial Management to guide commercial oversight across a diverse portfolio, from priority agreements to vendor contracts, and to advise on pre-construction service areas.

You will chair meetings, build external partnerships, coordinate with Legal, Finance and Operations, develop assessments and recommendations, and ensure value-for-money while aligning with the organization’s best-workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Degree or combination of education, training and experience in engineering, architecture, contract/construction law, planning or public administration.
• Extensive experience in planning, procurement, design and construction of large transit or infrastructure projects.
• Experience commercially managing large infrastructure programs and progressive delivery models would be an asset.
• Strong negotiating and relationship-management capabilities across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication for briefs and executive presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the overall strategy for commercial management on priority agreements with external stakeholders and contracts with vendors on value-for-money objectives.
• Build and manage relationships with external stakeholders/partners including government agencies and communities to advance commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop schedules and plans; coordinate with Legal, Operations, Procurement, Finance and others to advance projects.
• Develop assessments, materials and recommendations on commercial aspects, contract documents and approvals.
• Manage resolution of issues with corporate significance to protect Metrolinx’s reputation and ensure sound commercial decisions.
• Address complex commercial issues and monitor regulatory compliance to ensure project delivery.
• Chair regular meetings with internal/external stakeholders and document minutes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement in contract management and risk controls.
• Create a working environment aligned with Metrolinx’s Best Place to Work culture and ensure resources are equipped to perform.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

PMP certification

Driver's license

Project delivery experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Contract/Construction Law

Planning degree

Public Administration degree

Tools

CCDC knowledge

Budgeting tools

Job description

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure and make a positive impact in our communities. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Commercial Management, Pre-Construction Services Office within CPG is looking for a Lead, Commercial Management to join the team! You will lead and provide commercial oversight on a diverse portfolio of projects that are at all stages of the lifecycle, providing stakeholder management, vendor management, as well as project reporting. You will also provide strategic and commercial advice to support the areas of Priority Agreements and Pre-Construction Services (Property requirements, Permits, Licences and Approvals, Traffic and Transportation, Utilities, Third-Party Agreements, Environmental Programs and Assessments and Indigenous Relations Office).

What will I be doing?

• Support the development and the execution of the overall strategy for commercial management for priority agreements with external stakeholders, contracts with vendors and partners, to ensure the successful outcomes and value for money objectives.
• Build and manage relationships with a broad number of external stakeholders/partners, including third party revenue partners, provincial/federal/municipal governments, agencies and/or communities, leveraging those relationships to advance commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and partners in developing schedules and plans that maximize efficiency and timeliness; Partner and manage relationships with internal cross-functional departments (e.g. Third Party Coordination, Legal, Operations, Capital Projects Group, Procurement, Finance and others) to ensure progression of projects and programs into operational service.
• Develop assessments, materials and recommendations on commercial aspects, contract documents and approvals as required.
• Manage the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.
• Effectively deal with significant commercial issues, including complex engineering, operational and business challenges to ensure the completion of key projects and strategies; monitor applicable regulations, codes, and standards to ensure all legal obligations are met, or exceeded; facilitates collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders and external vendors to ensure project delivery and issues resolution.
• Chair regularly scheduled meetings with Internal/External Stakeholders, escalating issues to senior management, as required; Document meeting content through the preparation and distribution of concise and accurate minutes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation and continuous improvement of commercial and contract management, contract administration and risk control.
• Create a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the resources to do the job.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Contract/Construction Law, Planning, Public Administration or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Extensive experience in business roles related to the planning, procurement, design, and construction, including experience managing large, complex, multi-year transit or infrastructure development projects.
• Experience commercially managing large infrastructure programs and progressive delivery models would be an asset.
• Demonstrated relationship management and influencing skills and experience to build partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders for the achievement of results; Strong negotiating skills to navigate between multiple parties with differing perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/consultation/presentation skills to present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity; to liaise with all levels within the organization and in the field; to work effectively with specialists across multiple sectors.
• Highly developed written communication skills to develop briefs and presentations for executive management with a clear and succinct definition of the issues.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be an asset.
• A valid driver’s license is required to travel to various project locations, public meetings, etc. (approximately 5%). Must meet and maintain the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Knowledge of Contract Law, Canadian Construction Documents Committee documents (CCDC), Progressive Contracting Models, Master Construction, Operating and Service Agreements, the Construction Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Environmental Assessment Act and the Professional Engineers Act, contracts documents, specifications and drawings, and legal statutes and proceedings.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles, practices, and methods to lead the implementation of controls for contract management processes.
• Broad knowledge of budgetary processes and cost and schedule management.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email [e-mail].

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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