Large Civil Contractor is looking for a recent team member to fill the position of Commercial Manager in Vancouver reporting to the Senior Vice President, Operations. In this position you will play a pivotal role in providing full-cycle commercial advice from pre-bid, estimating, bid-submission, negotiation, contracting, change and delay management, negotiating change orders, dispute resolution coordination, litigation support, and final project closeout reporting. Outpost Recruitment is excited to work with our client on this role.
Responsibilities of Commercial Manager: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms and conditions of project, drop-down construction, and consortium agreements, including joint venture and partnership agreements
Tailoring contract terms and managing variations based on individual customer requirements, applicable scope of work, and the relevant industry segment
Reviewing bid packages and requests for proposal.
Assisting in the development of the commercial approach to the work for tender packages. Reviewing all documents and bid forms for accuracy
Identifying core legal and commercial risks and establishing risk mitigation plans in coordination with estimators, project managers, and operations leaders, including maintaining and reporting on an overall risk register for our portfolio of projects
Managing project-related claims throughout all stages of the dispute resolution process, strategizing with project teams, and instructing external counsel
Working with outside legal counsel as needed to address legal concerns, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
The Commercial Manager will be experienced at addressing and resolving any disputes or issues that may arise during the execution of customer contracts
Establishing,



implementing and ensuring compliance with contract management policies and procedures
Managing the administration of customer contracts, including documentation, filing, and record-keeping
Establishing claim management procedures, and overseeing, and tracking claims
Providing support and tools to project teams to allow them to effectively manage the claims process
Monitoring and analyzing the performance of customer contracts
Identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring that the organization delivers on its contractual commitments
Ensuring that contracts align with the organization's goals while meeting the needs and expectations of customers
The Commercial Manager will proactively build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including clients, partner firms, consultants, subcontractors, and other.
Experience/Qualifications of Commercial Mananger: A construction, engineering, legal, business, finance, or related degree/diploma.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role with a medium to large sized construction or engineering firm.
Understanding of current construction and procurement laws and regulations, coupled with proven risk mitigation skills.
Excellent attention to detail, solid communication and influencing skills, and the ability to effectively build and manage relationships at all levels both with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated negotiation skills, supported by extensive knowledge of building contracts including CCDC and CCA contracts, construction techniques and methodology.
Experience with public and private infrastructure tendering and contracting processes is an asset
Ideal Candidate Only exceptional overseas Commercial Manager candidates who require sponsorship will be considered for this role.Please clearly highlight relevant work experience, project overviews and project scale ($) in your resume.
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📌 Commercial Manager, Infrastructure | Civil Contractor | Vancouver | Outpost Recruitment (British Columbia)
🏢 Outpost Recruitment
📍 British Columbia