Commercial Lead

**Come Build Your Career at Aecon**

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

- **Safety First.** Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
- **Integrity.** We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- **Accountability.** We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- **Inclusion. **We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us

At Aecon we:

- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to **support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being**:

- Believe in helping you build your career through our **Aecon University and Leadership Programs**:

- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our **Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs**, and our **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) **to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a **leader in sustainable construction**. With a strong commitment to operating responsibility by **minimizing our impact** on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community

**What is the Opportunity?**

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Project Director - Balance of Plant (BOP), the Commercial Lead - Balance of Plant will be responsible for contracts & risk management ensuring that accurate and timely commercial advice in accordance with our commercial project agreement.

**What You'll Do Here**:
- Review, negotiate, draft and/or amend contracts and commercial agreements specifically for the Balance of Plant scope of the Darlington New Nuclear Project- Prepare project specific contract administration manuals based on corporate template-
- Document significant events on Project- Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Subcontractors- Identify, document, and quantify changes in the Work and claims - with assistance from the project staff- Support the DNNP Commercial Manager with client contact for contractual matters- Prepare, develop and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contractual requirements- Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for identifying and capturing any potential commercial issues and changes- Maintain a current log of all issues and change orders for each contract- Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract- Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to Supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members- Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management- Continuing education with respect to construction law- Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and Procedures- Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required- Manage import/export compliance requirements for the project, as required

**What You Bring to the Table**:
- 8 + years experience in the industrial engineering, procurement and construction industry- Experience working in joint venture or alliance contract agreement preferred.- Technical or legal post-secondary education- Advanced knowledge of construction law, negotiating and drafting major construction contracts- Demonstrated experience managing professional and administrative staff- Sound knowledge of company operations and understanding of strategic direction- Knowledge of construction planning, scheduling and risk management.- Knowledge of contract administration procedures- Knowledge of Aecon Policy & Procedures- Knowledge of labour obligations and their impact on the corporation- S