Commercial Manager

What is the Opportunity?Aecon is a market leader with a self-performcompetitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.We are currently seeking our next Commercial Manager who will provide highly specialized knowledge in overseeing the commercial strategy on a project. This individual will work closely with the senior operations team on the project to develop and implement a commercial management system that drives performance and minimizes risk to the business.What You’ll Do Here :Change management, including schedule Interpretation and claims administrationImplement an effective system to ensure that all contractually-required notices are delivered to the client in accordance with the terms of the project agreementAdminister theproject contracts (project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase agreements etc.), always ensuring that all contract deliverables and timelines are met while providing leadership to ensure commercial risk on project contracts are minimizedLead the drafting, review and negotiation of various contracts (with clients and subcontractors), in a way that optimizes the business’ financial, legal, risk management and reputational positionsImplement and monitor procurement scheduling and plans, facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment, including development of terms and conditions, scope and specification requirements, implementing and overseeing the bidding process with pre-qualified companies, evaluate submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendationIssue regular reporting and analytics on commercial issues to Executives (internal and JV ExCo) and Project ManagersEngage with Aecon’s insurance advisors to develop appropriate Project insurance programs and coveragesExercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate timesDevelop a risk management and mitigation plan to identify potential events (internal and external) that may cause the Project to fail to meet its objectives. Also, proactively analyze the risks associated with projects in the bid phaseCommercial management of project close out / post practical completion, including defect liability period and O&MLead and align a team of commercial direct reports to the Project and Aecon’s priorities by focusing the teams’ activities and holding each individual accountable for resultsDepending on the project phase and structure, may be responsible for Project Controls functions (Schedule / Cost / Risk / Document control staff and functionsGood understanding of Finance, accounting and Project reportingWhat You Bring to the Team :10 years of experience working for a Contractor on major projects / large scale projects, ideally tunnelling / rail relatedMinimum of 5 years commercial management experience on major projects working in joint ventures with international partners throughout the project life cycle from bid to contract closeoutLegal, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying degree or equivalentDemonstrated experience working under a variety of contracts (Design Build, Lump sum, unit price, development / collaborative delivery model)Sound understanding of construction methodology and process in a large, complex operating environmentThorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification and evaluationA sound understanding of the law of contract in the jurisdiction of the project, combined with a detailed appreciation of contractual obligations and liabilities, commercial and financial functions (i.e. project cash flow)Direct experience with the tendering process, contract administration, budgetary cost value and reduction capability, procurement and subcontract administration, earned value management and Primavera P6 scheduling software (preferred)Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projectsExperience with risk identification and managementBasic understanding of insurance program requirements for various Project types and advise on suitability of corporate programs vs project specific requirementsExperience with integrated ERP systemsExcellent organizational, communication and writing skillsExcellent people and leadership skillsAbility to liaise / co-ordinate with various internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, client, subcontractor, consultants) #J-18808-Ljbffr