Commercial Director, Rail Infrastructure | General Contractor | Toronto

Our client, a leading infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Commercial Director (Rail) to join their Major Projects team in Vancouver, BC / Toronto, ON locations. Salary $225,000-275,000. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this full-time permanent role.Commercial Director (Rail) OverviewReporting 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 (Rail) manages 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 (Rail) has 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:Commercial Director (Rail) will manage Commercial and Project Control matters of major projects including, Change Management, Procurement, Prime Contract management, Cost Control, Earned Value Management, Scheduling and Risk managementDevelop and enforce commercial/project controls policies, processes and proceduresAdvise on commercial strategy for successful project executionProvide commercial and contractual advice and reports to Executives and Project ManagersLead all claims and change management with respect to clients and subcontractorsLeadership, training and development of commercial/project controls staffCommercial Director (Rail) will input into bid phases including commercial review and risk analysis of contractsRepresent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functionsCommercial management of designers and the design processOTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPosition 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.Knowledge and Skills of Commercial Director (Rail)Commercial Director (Rail) will hold a degree in Law or equivalent5+ Quantity Surveying experience on construction projectsSeveral years’ experience as a claims consultant on major construction projectsSeveral years’ experience representing companies in adjudication, mediation and commercial negotiations10+ experience working on rail, airport or major transportation projectsAble to command the respect of Executives and JV Partners on commercial mattersSeveral year’s claims management/dispute resolution experience on major projects of a complex nature, in the Transportation and Civil Engineering sectorThorough knowledge of contract language, change management and legal requirements of contractsSeveral years’ experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity managementAbility to liaise/co-ordinate internal and external legal counsel and expertsExcellent written and oral communication skills requiredCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSHealth benefits, such as prescription drug, medical services, dental and vision, and emergency out-of-country coverageEmployee and family wellness tools, as offered through our Employee Assistance ProgramVacation and other paid and unpaid leaves of absence programsOther benefits include tuition reimbursement, employee discounts and subsidiesEligible for Short Term IncentivesEligible for annual salary increasesComprehensive relocation package covered by employerVehicle allowance plus gas cardIdeal Candidate:• Only exceptional overseas candidates will be considered for employer sponsorship.Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr