Commercial Manager (Major Civil Infrastructure)

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 csoules@talentsphere.ca or call me at 416-900-3435 x 728

*Only those selected for the interview process will be contacted*