Commercial Manager Job Edmonton area,Gibbons Alberta Canada,Construction

Location: Gibbons

What is the Opportunity?

From fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnaround and maintenance, Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction and water infrastructure, providing clients in Canada and the U.S. with vertically integrated solutions and exceptional self-perform work.

Under the direction of the Project Director, the Commercial (Contracts) Manager will provide highly specialized knowledge in overseeing the commercial strategy on a project. This individual will work closely with the senior operations team on the project to develop and implement a commercial management system that drives performance and minimizes risk to the business.

Please Note:

This is a site-based position based in Gibbons, Alberta.

The regular shift for this role is 5 consecutive working days (Monday - Friday) followed by 2 consecutive days off.

What You'll Do Here:

Administer the project contracts (project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase agreements etc.), always ensuring that all contract deliverables and timelines are met while providing leadership to ensure commercial risks on project contracts are minimized.

Implement an effective system to ensure that all contractually required notices are delivered to the client in accordance with the terms of the project agreement.

Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of various contracts (with clients and subcontractors), in a way that optimizes the business’ financial, legal, risk management and reputational positions.

Implement and monitor procurement scheduling and plans, facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment, including development of terms and conditions, scope and specification requirements, implementing and overseeing the bidding process with pre-qualified companies, evaluating submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendation.

Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration.

Issue regular reporting and analytics on commercial issues to Executives (internal and JV ExCo.) and Project Managers.

Engage with Aecon’s insurance advisors to develop appropriate project insurance programs and coverages.

Exercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times.

Develop a risk management and mitigation plan to identify potential events (internal and external) that may cause the project to fail to meet its objectives. Also, proactively analyze the risks associated with projects in the bid phase.

Commercial management of project close out/post practical completion, including defect liability period and O&M.

What You Bring to the Team:

Experience working for a general contractor or client/owner on major projects or large-scale construction projects.

Sound understanding of construction methodology and process in a large, complex operating environment.

2-5 years’ commercial management experience on major projects working in joint ventures with international partners throughout the project life cycle from bid to contract closeout.

Educational background in Legal, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying is an asset.

Demonstrated experience working under a variety of contracts (Design Build, Lump sum, unit price, development/collaborative delivery model).

Thorough knowledge of change management principles including identifying significant variations, claims identification, narration, quantification, and evaluation.

A sound understanding of the law of contract in the jurisdiction of the project, combined with a detailed appreciation of contractual obligations and liabilities, commercial and financial functions (i.e. project cash flow).

Direct experience with the tendering process, contract administration, budgetary cost value and reduction capability, procurement, and subcontract administration.

Proven track record with claims management and dispute resolution on major projects. Experience with risk identification and management.

Basic understanding of insurance program requirements for various project types and advise on suitability of corporate programs vs project specific requirements.

Ability to liaise/co-ordinate with various internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, client, subcontractor, consultants).