Contracts Commercial Lead

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bechtel Full time

Requisition ID: 275711

  • Relocation Authorized: International - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Toronto, ON

Since the late 19th century, we have successfully completed over 25,000 projects worldwide, spanning 160 countries and all seven continents. These projects have not only generated employment opportunities, but have also contributed to economic growth, enhanced infrastructure resilience, expanded energy access, optimized resource utilization, and fostered a safer and cleaner environment. Our success is attributed to the quality of our team and our unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible results for our clients. At the core of Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation, and sustainability – and our principles – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. These values guide our beliefs, set expectations for our clients, and define how we operate.

Project Overview

Bechtel is in search of a seasoned contracts manager to serve as the primary commercial lead for a significant area of a complex rail system project in Ontario, Canada. In this role, Bechtel will provide essential professional oversight to ensure project success, client compliance with regulations and stakeholder demands, effective procurement, risk management, and expert judgment across all project phases.

Position Summary

Contribute detailed insights during the bidding process of large and intricate contracts to ensure the project's commercial success. Supervise a team responsible for monitoring multiple contractors' progress and provide top-level management with updates on financial, legal, and technical challenges. Establish and uphold compliance with change order and amendment protocols as per local procurement regulations. Engage in high-level negotiations with contractors as the owner's representative to secure mutually beneficial agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Define contracting strategy and necessary staffing.
  • Develop and implement mechanisms to monitor compliance with agreement terms, company policies, and procedures.
  • Lead teams in executing the contracting strategy, including systems, procedures, and controls.
  • Analyze contracts and implementation plans to identify areas of commercial risk and propose mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinate pricing requirements, develop staffing plans, and issue bid documents for bid efforts.
  • Create Key Performance Indicators to facilitate prompt commercial decisions.
  • Promote continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices.
  • Conduct project audits to pinpoint opportunities for commercial enhancement.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

  • Level 1: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, with over 15 years of experience.
  • Level 2: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field, with over 17 years of experience.
  • Detailed understanding of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.
  • Specialized training or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in contract management for establishing project contracting procedures and tools.
  • Thorough familiarity with contracting best practices, policies, and procedures in the engineering/construction industry, along with staying updated on industry trends.

Additional Qualifications

  • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills. Capable of developing staffing plans, making hiring decisions, and leading a contracts team.
  • Extensive experience with various contract types, fee structures, and terms, and the ability to apply these concepts to complex tender development.
  • Aptitude for presenting status reports and proposing solutions to contractual issues to executive management and public stakeholders.
  • Preferred background in rail projects, including familiarity with rail operating systems.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is a highly respected global company specializing in engineering, construction, and project management. Collaborating with our clients, we deliver significant projects that drive long-term development and economic advancement. With a history dating back to 1898, we have successfully executed over 25,000 remarkable projects across 160 countries on every continent. Operating through five global sectors: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology, our company and culture are founded on over a century of leadership and a steadfast commitment to our values – safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values shape our beliefs, set expectations, drive our actions, and define our existence.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Bechtel employees must adhere to COVID-19 vaccination protocols or present negative test results as required by law or customer mandates.

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