Commercial Manger (Major Civil Infrastructure)
Location: GTA, Ontario
Compensation: $180,000-$220,000 (based on experience)
Reference # 16817940
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established organization involved in significant infrastructure and construction projects across Ontario. They are looking for a Commercial Manager to take ownership of the commercial and contractual functions on a major project and play a key role in protecting project value while supporting successful delivery.
This is an opportunity to step into a role with significant responsibility, visibility, and influence - working closely with project leadership, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
What You'll Do
As Commercial Manager, you will oversee the commercial lifecycle of the project from pre-construction through completion, with responsibilities including:
- Lead commercial and contractual management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and execute commercial strategies aligned with project objectives.
- Oversee contract administration and ensure contractual obligations are properly managed.
- Lead procurement, negotiation, award, and administration of major subcontract packages.
- Manage the full change management process, including pricing, evaluation, negotiation, and execution.
- Identify contractual risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to project leadership.
- Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and commercial projections.
- Monitor financial performance and provide regular commercial updates.
- Support project controls, earned value management, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Lead the management of claims, notices, disputes, and commercial correspondence.
- Work collaboratively with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
- Participate in project risk reviews, planning sessions, and commercial strategy discussions.
- Ensure project documentation and records are maintained to a high standard and remain audit-ready.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to commercial, procurement, and contract administration professionals.
What You'll Bring
- 8+ years of experience in commercial management, contract administration, quantity surveying, project controls, cost management, or a related discipline.
- Professional designations such as PQS, MRICS, CCP, PMP, CET, P.Eng., or equivalent are considered an asset.
- A degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
- Experience working on major transportation, transit, rail, civil, infrastructure, or public-sector projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing significant subcontract packages and complex contractual arrangements.
- Strong understanding of change management, forecasting, cost control, claims, and contract administration.
- Experience in Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Construction Management, Alliance, Joint Venture, or other alternative delivery models is highly valued.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to work effectively with both project teams and external stakeholders.
What To Do Next
Click apply if you think this role is for you. If you are a qualified candidate with questions, please reach out to
[email protected] or call me at 416-900-3435 x 728
*Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted*
