Senior Commercial Manager, Engineering Projects (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking a Commercial Manager in Toronto, Ontario, to own end-to-end commercial, contractual, and financial performance on engineering projects and portfolios.

You will interface with project teams, finance, legal, procurement and senior leadership to manage risk, change controls, and profitability while maintaining strong client relationships. The role emphasizes contract interpretation, claims oversight, and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in commercial, contract, or project controls roles within engineering, construction, or professional services.
• Expert knowledge of contract forms (CCDC, FIDIC, EPC, PPP/P3).
• Experience working in matrix and project-based organizations.
• Strong understanding of project economics, cost structures, profitability drivers with strong financial analysis and forecasting capability.
• Strong understanding of contract forms including lump sum, reimbursable, alliance, DB, EPC, professional services; proven experience managing commercial risk and complex claims.
• Strong dispute resolution and negotiation capabilities, ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract interpretation, cost control, forecasting, and variation control for projects.
• Oversee claims management, documentation, and dispute avoidance strategies.
• Interface with clients, partners, and internal teams to support reporting and decision-making.

Skills

Contract management

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline

Tools

CCDC

FIDIC

EPC

PPP/P3

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is seeking a Commercial Manager in Toronto, Ontario, to own end-to-end commercial, contractual, and financial performance on engineering projects and portfolios.

You will interface with project teams, finance, legal, procurement and senior leadership to manage risk, change controls, and profitability while maintaining strong client relationships. The role emphasizes contract interpretation, claims oversight, and executive reporting.