Senior Commercial Manager - Large Infrastructure Projects

Moving2Canada.com; Toronto, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee the commercial aspects of large infrastructure projects. This full-time position entails managing contracts, advising project leaders, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and effective leadership skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years commercial management experience on major projects.
• Proven track record on delivering commercial outcomes.
• Local Canadian experience preferred — minimum of one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration, changes, and claims.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to the project leadership team.
• Control commercial costs and provide commercial reports.

Skills

Leadership

Contract Management

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Large infrastructure contractor seeking experienced Commercial Manager with 10+ years of experience in construction phase of large infrastructure projects ($100m+) for Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON and remote FIFO locations. Salary $160,000 – $220,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the commercial aspects of the Project. The Commercial Manager will manage Design Build Contract administration, changes and payment claims; subcontracts administration, changes and claims; all procurement, expediting and goods receipt; commercial reporting and cost control.

Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager:

• Management and Supervision of the project’s contractual and commercial team;
• Provision of commercial and contractual advice to the project leadership team;
• Development and implementation of the Procurement Management Plan and commercial and contractual management policies, procedures and systems;
• The Commercial Manager will undertake risk identification and mitigation of commercial risks;
• Provide training and development of commercial staff;
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration, changes and claims;
• Commercial management of the design consultants;
• Control commercial costs and provide commercial reports;
• Assist the Project Manager develop the quality, health & safety and environmental objectives for the Project; and promote achievement of these objectives throughout the full project team;
• Ensure compliance with Federal, Provincial, and local laws, particularly applicable Occupational Health & Safety Acts/Construction Safety Act regulations and environmental requirements.

Essential Functions of Commercial Manager

• The Commercial Manager will develop and maintain a good understanding of the contractual, commercial and financial issues on the project;
• Provide direction, leadership and advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution;
• Prepare, maintain and provide access to all the Project’s commercial documentation;
• Provide a high level of quality assurance and review on all commercial matters relating to the project; and,
• Ensure the subcontractors and suppliers have access to the correct design specifications and drawings, and conduct reviews of work to ensure compliance to the correct commercial documentation, specifications and drawings;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Commercial Manager

• Currently operating at senior executive level on a major project or as commercial manager in a large construction company;
• Proven contractual and commercial management ability at executive level;
• Thorough knowledge of contract language and legal requirements of contracts;
• Excellent people management and leadership skills; and
• Excellent team work, organizational and communication skills.

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and/or corresponding professional membership;
• The Commercial Manager will have a minimum of 10 years commercial management experience on major projects;
• Proven track record on delivering commercial outcomes on major projects;
• Experience in managing major subcontracts and design consultancies;
• Previous major project Joint Venture experience is desirable; and
• Ability to operate and manage at the executive level of the Project structure in a PPP/PFI environment.
• Local Canadian experience preferred — minimum of one year local experience.

Ideal Candidate

• Only exceptional candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role.

Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.