Manager, Commercial Management

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The TTC, North America's third largest transit system, is pursuing a Manager, Commercial Management to support the New Subway Train project. This role reports to the Director, Commercial Management and leads post-contract commercial management for the project, providing specialist commercial advice to mitigate risks and drive value.

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Requisition : 11919

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department: Commercial Management ) - Head & Staff
- Commercial Management )

Salary Information: $ - $

Employment Type: Regular
- This is a hybrid working environment.

Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday and Sunday Shift: Day

Posted On: September 19, 2025

Last Day to Apply: October 2, 2205

Reports to: Director, Commercial Management

You will be directly reporting to the Director, Commercial Management, and you will be responsible for all post-contract commercial management responsibilities for the New Subway Train project, including providing specialist commercial advice, guidance and recommendations to mitigate commercial risks. You will:

• Line manage a team of Senior Contract Administrators and Contract Administrators, providing guidance to undertake their roles effectively.
• Manage the assessment and valuation of contractor applications and handle payment certification in line with legislation, TTC processes and contractual terms.
• Challenge cost components, conduct audits as required, and ensure valuations align with site progress.
• Draft suitable commercial correspondence and contractual notices in accordance with contractual conditions.
• Ensure proper retention and archiving of commercial records through contract duration to close-out.
• Identify and monitor contractual risks, constraints, and contingencies to avoid or mitigate costs, penalties, and delays.
• Assist business area, program and project teams in identifying breaches of compliance with governance and regulations.
• Work with finance and project teams on cost reporting versus forecasts and budgets (Cost Forecasting, Anticipated Final Cost, Cost of Work Done, Gross Billing, Current Contract Value).
• Support and monitor claim prevention strategies and manage change and claims processes.
• Monitor, oversee, and report on commercial aspects of designated projects; alert management to issues and mitigation paths.
• Execute final account settlements and reconciliations for project close-out; liaise with finance to reflect in close-out processes.
• Lead development of commercial reporting outputs and use digital tools for data-driven insights for executive decision making.
• Participate in lessons-learnt workshops to improve contracting strategies and clauses for future procurements.
• Demonstrate behaviors that support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work environment in line with TTC commitments and OHRC/AODA.

• A completed University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline (e.g., Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Contract/Construction Law, Business Administration) or equivalent experience.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer Ontario (P.Eng.), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, or similar designation is an asset.
• Experience in contract administration and claims management for high-value, complex contracts.
• Strong interpretation of contract law and Ontario legislation relevant to construction.
• Proven project and contract management experience in a multi-functional environment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control principles and contract management processes.
• Solid negotiation and communication skills to handle contract administration and claims negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to convey ideas clearly across the organization and with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk management processes and ability to mitigate risk; ability to research current trends and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio) and understanding of…