Commercial Manager (Transmission Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Management

Position: Commercial Manager (Transmission)

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Commercial Manager to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial, we are seeking a skilled professional with extensive experience in commercial and contract management, negotiations, project management, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support contract lifecycle, from tendering to execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards

Participate in Contract Reviews and Lessons Learned activities

Support project management team in change management related matters

Ensure change management protocols are established during execution and implemented

Support project teams with contract interpretation

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to safeguard the company’s interests

Support project team with validation of incoming change requests and subcontractor notices, where required

Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Provide project management support, that includes risk management related to forecasting, scheduling, and performance evaluation

Conduct financial evaluations of projects, analyzing budgets, forecasts, and cash flows to optimize profitability

Work closely with estimating, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive commercial success

Identify potential risks in contracts and projects (including financial, legal, and operational risks), developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact

Handle claims and disputes professionally, ensuring fair outcomes and minimizing financial exposure

Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education in a related field ( business administration, finance, law, construction management, etc.)

5 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, preferably in the construction industry

Demonstrated expertise with contract law, and dispute resolution

Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management

Proven negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Competence in software such as Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and financial analysis tools

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Commercial and project controls experience in large-scale EPC projects

Working knowledge of construction procurement and subcontract administration

Experience in transmission line construction

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.