Jobs in Kamloops, Canada

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.

• 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.

• 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;

• 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.

• 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.