Commercial Manager
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
Turner & Townsend
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-04
Job specializations:
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Management
Risk Manager/Analyst, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Contracts Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world
Who are you?
You are an experienced Commercial Director with 10+ years experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.
Job Description
As the Commercial Manager you will be involved in:
Commercial Strategy:
Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client requirements.Identify opportunities to improve project profitability and cost efficiency.Support business decisions through financial and commercial analysis.Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, and delegated authorities.Contract Management:
Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts.Oversee administration of major contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements; ensure compliance with terms and conditions.Ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and appropriately managed.Risk & Claims Management:
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks; lead claims preparation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.Coordinate with legal advisors where required.Assess contractual, financial, operational, and market risks.Implement mitigation strategies to reduce project exposure.Provide commercial input into project risk reviews.Financial Oversight:
Support cost forecasting, cash flow management, and commercial reporting in collaboration with finance and project controls teams.Analyze cost trends and recommend corrective actionsReview cost reports, commitments, accruals, and forecastsChange Management:
Manage commercial impacts of scope changes and variations; maintain rigorous change control processes.Procurement and Supply Chain Support
Collaborate with procurement teams on sourcing and contracting strategies.Participate in tender evaluations and commercial assessments.Review commercial terms and conditions of supplier agreements.Support vendor negotiations and contract awards.Monitor supplier commercial performance.Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies; provide executive-level reporting.Support negotiations with key stakeholders.Provide commercial guidance to project leadership and functional teamsTeam Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial managers.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).10+ years in commercial management for large-scale infrastructure or real estate projectsProven track record in contract negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution on projects exceeding $1B.Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management.Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or similar contract frameworks.Strong experience with EPC, EPCM, construction, and mining services contractsExceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skillsExperience working in remote environments is preferred.Additional Information
What's in it for you...
100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)Health spending account,…
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