Commercial Manager – Buildings

For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well‑being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state‑of‑the‑art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.Come build the future with usOur Building Group is looking to add aCommercial Managerto the team, based in Ottawa.Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well‑being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.ResponsibilitiesTendering on unsecured work (Jointly with Estimator)Receive Q&A, distribute and issue addenda/amendmentsComplete bid‑leveling exercises, including scope gaps/overlapsReview and recommend successful bidder(s) with rationale to project teamObtain Schedule A and compilation contract: short form, long formDistribute executed subcontracts internally and distribute Schedule ASubcontractsIssue letters to unsuccessful bidders following Subcontract awardsDraft/prepare subcontracts (scope, flow‑downs, exhibits)Review and treat requests for contractual amendment from subcontractors in consultation with department and legalBudget/Financial Management & AccountingParticipate in the monthly progress report and update on schedule events and changesCommunication (Commercial/Contractual)Produce and submit delay noticesMaintain the Claims log (events, changes etc.)Quality Management (Process Performance)Track and log RFIs for timeline impactControl & report submittal turnaround performance – Shop Drawings, RFI’s, Change OrdersEnsure impacts are illustrated into the master schedule and produce supporting narrativeContracts ManagementIssue Notices of Back charge when applicableRecord, compile, and regularly present back charges to subsChange ManagementReceive, file, and distribute Change OrdersBe responsible for submitting Changes Price to Owner on timeFollow up with subs to obtain timely pricing with EstimatorEstablish the general account (EBC costs) in consultationPrepare draft change requests for internal reviewSubmit change(s) to Owner’s representative with backupMonitor all changes and maintain the change log (register, status, aged items)Return client comments to subs; coordinate revise-and‑resubmitReview and master drawings/specs to identify risk, change triggers, and compliance requirements impacting cost/timeSchedule & Planning (Commercial Interface)Work closely with scheduler to ensure Change, Instructions, RFI are integrated into schedule with impact illustrationMonitor the flow of information and delay (RFI, CO etc.)RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related fieldA minimum of 8 years of experience in the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a senior commercial or contract management role within a general contracting environmentProven experience managing the commercial and contractual aspects of large‑scale construction projectsStrong understanding of contract models such as CCDC, PPP, DB, DBF, and DBFMDemonstrated ability to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, manage risk, and oversee claims and change management processesExcellent financial acumen with experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reportingSolid knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management, and vendor negotiations.Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, finance, and executive teamsStrategic thinker capable of identifying commercial opportunities and risks to support project and organizational objectivesDetail‑oriented, analytical, and solutions‑driven, with strong negotiation and decision‑making skillsBilingualism (English/French) is an assetWillingness to travel to project sites as requiredConditions offered by EBC5 weeks of annual vacationFlexible group insurance program upon entryGroup RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit‑Sharing Plan (DPSP)Corporate clothing program upon hiring24‑hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)Training and development programsEmployee assistance programDiverse, innovative and stimulating environmentA company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well doneFirm recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed CompaniesIn accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERSEBC inc. and its affiliated entities (“EBC”) have an internal recruiting department. The EBC Talent & Culture team may, from time to time, engage recruitment agencies, placement services or temporary professional recruiters (“Agencies”). However, EBC will not accept unsolicited references from Agencies and will only remunerate them in the presence of a prior written agreement defining the precise parameters of the recruitment mandates. EBC will therefore not accept CVs from sources other than the candidate himself. Any CV sent to EBC, by any means of communication, will be deemed to be the property of EBC. EBC reserves the right to solicit and engage such candidates without financial obligation to the Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr