Commercial Manager
- ON, Canada
- Ontario, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10+ years of commercial or contract management experience in a similar role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us
Join our Transportation Systems team in Ontario as a Commercial Manager, supporting the commercial and contractual management of transportation and infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will work across projects and corporate initiatives, bringing commercial insight to contracts, bids, negotiations, risk management, project financial health, change management, claims, and project close-out.
This is an opportunity to work closely with clients, subconsultants, project teams and senior leadership while helping strengthen commercial processes and execution across our Transportation & Infrastructure business.
Your Impact
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $101,200 - $134,100
MB & ON: $92,400 - $127,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $91,400 - $121,400
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you’re ready to bring your commercial expertise to complex, high-impact transportation projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the contracts, partnerships, and commercial strategies behind the next generation of transportation infrastructure.
About Us
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.
With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.
The Opportunity
Build the Future With Us
Join our Transportation Systems team in Ontario as a Commercial Manager, supporting the commercial and contractual management of transportation and infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will work across projects and corporate initiatives, bringing commercial insight to contracts, bids, negotiations, risk management, project financial health, change management, claims, and project close-out.
This is an opportunity to work closely with clients, subconsultants, project teams and senior leadership while helping strengthen commercial processes and execution across our Transportation & Infrastructure business.
Your Impact
- Lead and manage commercial agreements, including teaming agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, Joint Venture Agreements, Internal Consulting Agreements, Consultant Agreements, and subconsultant/subcontractor agreements.
- Guide opportunity and bidding decisions by supporting bid/no-bid evaluations, preliminary risk reviews, delegation-of-authority requirements, commercial strategy, partner screening, and internal approvals.
- Support and lead negotiations with clients, partners and subcontractors, including reviewing and qualifying commercial terms and conditions in conjunction with in-house legal counsel.
- Strengthen project commercial performance by supporting as-sold budgets and work breakdown structures and working with Project Controls and Finance to oversee schedule, cost, billing, and subconsultant receivables.
- Drive effective change management by identifying scope deviations, developing change narratives and justification, assessing schedule and cost impacts, preparing change packages, and maintaining change logs.
- Support the resolution of disputes and claims.
- Support corporate governance and influence risk mitigation.
- Advance continuous improvement and project close-out, including commercial analysis, lessons learned, vendor evaluations, project records, and required client waivers and releases.
- 10+ years of commercial or contract management experience in a similar role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. French would be an asset.
- Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in project management, construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and Canadian construction law, with contract administration and claims-management experience considered an asset.
- Experience with consulting engineering environments, and/or both Owner and Contractor roles considered assets.
- Strong commercial judgment and analytical thinking, with demonstrated ability to navigate deadlines, ambiguity, changing priorities, and complex project requirements.
Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $101,200 - $134,100
MB & ON: $92,400 - $127,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $91,400 - $121,400
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
If you’re ready to bring your commercial expertise to complex, high-impact transportation projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the contracts, partnerships, and commercial strategies behind the next generation of transportation infrastructure.
About Us
At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Join us.
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage commercial agreements, bidding and approvals, contract negotiations, project financial performance, change management, and claims across transportation and infrastructure projects. Support risk mitigation, corporate governance, continuous improvement, and project close-out in collaboration with clients, partners, project teams, and senior leadership.
Requirements
Requires 10 or more years of commercial or contract management experience, strong communication and commercial judgment, and the ability to manage complex project requirements and changing priorities. A relevant post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree is preferred; knowledge of construction contracts and Canadian construction law is valued, while consulting engineering or Owner and Contractor experience is an asset.
Skills
- Commercial Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Bid Evaluation
- Risk Management
- Commercial Strategy
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- Change Management
- Project Financial Management
- Budget Management
- Schedule and Cost Analysis
- Dispute Resolution
- Project Close-Out
- Commercial Analysis
- Stakeholder Communication
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Construction
- Legal
Keywords
- Commercial Management
- Contract Management
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Construction Contracts
- Canadian Construction Law
- Teaming Agreements
- Memoranda of Understanding
- Joint Venture Agreements
- Consultant Agreements
- Subconsultant Agreements
- Subcontractor Agreements
- Bid/No-Bid Evaluations
- Delegation of Authority
- Commercial Strategy
- Partner Screening
- Contract Negotiation
- Risk Management
- Project Controls
- Project Finance
- Work Breakdown Structures
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- Billing
- Change Management
- Claims Management
- Dispute Resolution
- Corporate Governance
- Project Close-Out
- Vendor Evaluations
- Client Waivers and Releases