Job DescriptionOverviewThe Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of engineering services projects and portfolios. The role ensures that contracts are administered effectively, risks are managed proactively, and commercial strategies support profitable delivery while maintaining strong client relationships.
The Commercial Manager acts as a key interface between project teams, finance, legal, procurement, and senior leadership, End-to-end commercial ownership for projects or portfolios, Client-facing commercial leadership, Risk, change, and financial performance management.
Your roleContract Management & Negotiation:
- Interpret complex contractual terms and advise stakeholders on risks and obligations.
- Lead cost control, forecasting, and commercial monthly cost reporting processes.
- Ensure robust change management and variation controls.
- Support project teams in achieving commercial and financial targets.
Claims & Dispute Resolution:
- Oversee claims management, including preparation, evaluation, and negotiation. Ensure proper documentation of contractual entitlements.
- Lead dispute avoidance strategies and resolution processes.
- Support litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when required.
Stakeholder Management:
- Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and subcontractors. Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, procurement, and legal teams.
- Support executive reporting and decision-making.
About you- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
- 10-15+ years of progressive experience in commercial, contract, or project controls roles within engineering, construction, or professional services.
- Expert knowledge of contract forms (CCDC, FIDIC, EPC, PPP/P3). with experience working in matrix and project-based organizations.
- Strong understanding of project economics, cost structures, profitability drivers with strong financial analysis and forecasting capability,
- .Strong understanding of contract forms (e.g., lump sum, reimbursable, alliance, DB, EPC, professional services)
- Proven experience managing commercial risk and complex claims including managing variations, claims, and financial performance
- Strong dispute resolution and negotiation capabilities, ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape strategy.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills including ability to manage diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Rewards & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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Additional informationExpected compensation for this role is between $140,000 - $170,000 CAD annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
Worker TypeEmployee
Job TypeRegular
