Commercial Manager, Fleet & Heavy Equipment

Bird Construction

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in commercial management, finance, project controls, asset management, fleet operations, construction, industrial, mining, or infrastructure environments.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.
  • Experience managing contracts, leases, capital assets, and vendor relationships.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
  • Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial and financial management of Eastrac's fleet and heavy equipment operations.
  • Own divisional and equipment-level financial performance, including revenue, costs, utilization, depreciation, financing, and profitability.
  • Prepare forecasts, budgets, cash flow projections, business cases, and management reports that support operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Monitor equipment billing, cost recovery, vendor invoicing, leases, commitments, and commercial obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintain asset, contract, and lease records while supporting equipment acquisition, redeployment, replacement, and disposal decisions.
  • Lead capital planning activities, including investment analysis, ROI assessments, lifecycle costing, and CapEx approvals.
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting, governance, forecasting accuracy, and overall commercial performance.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with direct partnerships across various departments.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a specialized field.
  • Engagement with senior leadership on strategic decision-making initiatives.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and performance enhancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Commercial Manager, Fleet & Heavy Equipment

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the financial, commercial, and operational performance of our fleet and heavy equipment business.

This role will partner closely with Operations, Finance, and senior leadership to provide accurate reporting, commercial oversight, asset management, and strategic decision support.

What You Will Be Working On

  • Lead the commercial and financial management of Eastrac's fleet and heavy equipment operations.

  • Own divisional and equipment-level financial performance, including revenue, costs, utilization, depreciation, financing, and profitability.

  • Prepare forecasts, budgets, cash flow projections, business cases, and management reports that support operational and strategic decision-making.

  • Monitor equipment billing, cost recovery, vendor invoicing, leases, commitments, and commercial obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Maintain asset, contract, and lease records while supporting equipment acquisition, redeployment, replacement, and disposal decisions.

  • Lead capital planning activities, including investment analysis, ROI assessments, lifecycle costing, and CapEx approvals.

  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and external vendors to identify risks, implement controls, and improve business performance.

  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting, governance, forecasting accuracy, and overall commercial performance.

What We Are Looking For
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 8+ years of experience in commercial management, finance, project controls, asset management, fleet operations, construction, industrial, mining, or infrastructure environments.

  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance reporting.

  • Experience managing contracts, leases, capital assets, and vendor relationships.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

  • Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, PMP, or equivalent is considered an asset.

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