Commercial Manager, Infrastructure | General Contractor | FIFO Remote Project

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.Responsibilities of the Commercial Manager: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.Essential Functions of Commercial ManagerThe 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;Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Commercial ManagerCurrently 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; andExcellent team work, organizational and communication skills.Experience/QualificationsBachelor’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; andAbility 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.Ideal Candidate• 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr