Commercial Director, Utilities

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Outpost Recruitment Full time
Commercial Director, Utilities / Rail | General Contractor
  • Posted 9 hours ago

General Contractor

Leading infrastructure contractor

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Commercial Director to join their Major Projects team with a focus on major projects.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Vice President, Project Controls, the Commercial Director is responsible for the overall commercial management of a major Project or group of Projects. The Commercial Director must manage and control the commercial and project control functions of the project including procurement, subcontract administration, main contract administration, change and claims management, cost control and schedule. The Commercial Director must have the ability to operate and manage at the executive level of the Project structure in a PPP/PFI environment delivering a major building or civil engineering project.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

  • Manage Commercial and Project Control matters of major projects including, Change Management, Procurement, Prime Contract management, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Scheduling and Risk management
  • Develop and enforce commercial/project controls policies, processes and procedures
  • Advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution
  • Provide commercial and contractual advice and reports to Executives and Project Managers
  • Lead all claims and change management with respect to clients and subcontractors
  • Leadership, training and development of commercial/project controls staff
  • Input into bid phases including commercial review and risk analysis of contracts
  • Represent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions
  • Commercial management of designers and the design process

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position is part of the executive team on a major Design Build Project or within the Corporate head office (with regular travel) overseeing the Commercial aspects of multiple projects. Must be willing to relocate within Ontario. Relocation within Ontario may be required. Relocation costs would be covered by employer.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Degree in Law or equivalent
  • Several year's 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
  • Several years' experience working on rail, airport or major transportation projects
  • Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions on major projects
  • Several years' experience negotiating contracts
  • Able to command the respect of Executives and JV Partners on commercial matters
  • Several year's claims management/dispute resolution experience on major projects of a complex nature, in the Transportation and Civil Engineering sector
  • Thorough knowledge of contract language, change management and legal requirements of contracts
  • Several years' experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity management
  • Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills
  • Excellent people and leadership skills
  • Ability to liaise/co-ordinate internal and external legal counsel and experts
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required
  • Must be a team player
  • Must speak English

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Health benefits, such as prescription drug, medical services, dental and vision, and emergency out-of-country coverage, administered through our carrier, Great West Life
  • Income replacement benefits such as short and long term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Investment plans, such as a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement savings Plan (RRSP), Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee and family wellness tools, as offered through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation and other paid and unpaid leaves of absence programs
  • Other benefits such as tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and subsidies
  • Eligible for Short Term Incentives
  • Eligible for annual salary increases
  • Comprehensive relocation package covered by employer
  • Vehicle allowance plus gas card

Ideal Candidate:

• Only candidates with authorisation to work in Canada will be considered

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

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