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 Manager

- The 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 Manager

- Currently 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; and
- Excellent team work, organizational and communication skills.

Experience/Qualifications

- Bachelor’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; and
- Ability 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.

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