Commercial Manager

Job Description
For more than 50 years, the building team has been giving life to countless construction projects, distinguishing itself by the high quality of its work, respecting the highest industry standards and aiming to obtain environmental certifications. Engineers, architects, and other building specialists work hard to meet deadlines and exceed client expectations, while improving the well-being of communities. Office buildings, hospitals and research centers, educational institutions, residential buildings, hotels, shopping centers, factories, sports and cultural centers, our team excels at building these places using state-of-the-art tools and places people at the heart of its concerns by advocating an innovative collaborative approach.

Come build the future with us

Our Building Group is looking to add a
Commercial Manager
to the team, based in Ottawa.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for:

Tendering on unsecured work (Jointly with Estimator)

• Receive Q&A, distribute and issue addenda/amendments
• Complete bid-levelling exercises, including scope gaps/overlaps
• Review and recommend successful bidder(s) with rationale to project team
• Obtain Schedule A and compilation contract: short form, long form
• Distribute executed subcontracts internally and distribute Schedule A

Subcontracts

• Issue letters to unsuccessful bidders following Subcontract awards
• Draft/prepare subcontracts (scope, flow-downs, exhibits)
• Review and treat requests for contractual amendment from subcontractors in consultation with department and legal

Budget/Financial Management & Accounting

• Lead change/claim documentation
• Participate in the monthly progress report and update on schedule events and changes

Communication (Commercial/Contractual)

• Produce and submit delay notices
• Maintain the Claims log (events, changes etc.)
• Maintain Notices/Letters log (trigger dates, responses, actions)

Quality Management (Process Performance)

• Track and log RFIs for timeline impact
• Control & report submittal turnaround performance - Shop Drawings, RFI's, Change Orders
• Ensure impacts are illustrated into the master schedule and produce supporting narrative

Contracts Management

• Issue Notices of Back charge when applicable
• Record, compile, and regularly present back charges to subs

Change Management

• Receive, file, and distribute Change Orders
• Be responsible for submitting Changes Price to Owner on time
• Follow up with subs to obtain timely pricing with Estimator
• Establish the general account (EBC costs) in consultation
• Evaluate subcontractor prices (scope, rates, mark-ups, schedule)
• Prepare draft change requests for internal review
• Submit change(s) to Owner's representative with backup
• Monitor all changes and maintain the change log (register, status, aged items)
• Return client comments to subs; coordinate revise-and-resubmit
• Review and master drawings/specs to identify risk, change triggers, and compliance requirements impacting cost/time

Schedule & Planning (Commercial Interface)

• Work closely with scheduler to ensure Change, Instructions, RFI are integrated into schedule with impact illustration
• Monitor the flow of information and delay (RFI, CO etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the construction industry, including at least 5 years in a senior commercial or contract management role within a general contracting environment
• Proven experience managing the commercial and contractual aspects of large-scale construction projects
• Strong understanding of contract models such as CCDC, PPP, DB, DBF, and DBFM
• Demonstrated ability to review, draft, and negotiate contracts, manage risk, and oversee claims and change management processes
• Excellent financial acumen with experience in project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting
• Solid knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management, and vendor negotiations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, finance, and executive teams
• Strategic thinker capable of identifying commercial opportunities and risks to support project and organizational objectives
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and solutions-driven, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks of annual vacation
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Corporate clothing program upon hiring
• 24-hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine)
• Training and development programs
• Employee assistance program
• Diverse, innovative and stimulating environment
• A company built on values of respect, integrity and a job well done
• Firm recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies