Role SummaryThe Mechanical Project Manager, Commercial Risk brings practical project delivery experience to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across Modern Niagara's projects. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to leverage their project expertise while expanding their knowledge of commercial risk management, contract administration, and project governance. Working across a diverse project portfolio, you will gain exposure to all stages of project delivery and collaborate with senior leaders. Drawing on their mechanical construction background, this role partners with project teams to support successful project outcomes and protect Modern Niagara's commercial interests.
Key Impact / Purpose- Protect Modern Niagara's commercial interests through proactive risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- Support project teams with contract interpretation, claims management, dispute avoidance, and entitlement preservation.
- Strengthen commercial governance and adherence to corporate risk management policies.
- Improve project outcomes by supporting informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout all stages of project delivery.
- Provide interpretation of contract clauses and advise project teams on contractual rights, obligations, entitlements, and risk exposure.
- Support project teams in maintaining robust project documentation to support claims, dispute resolution, and contractual positions.
- Assist project teams in developing proactive claim avoidance strategies to minimize commercial exposure and maximize entitlement opportunities.
- Support the VP, Risk Management with commercial risk initiatives and project advisory activities.
- Participate in pre-award activities including contract reviews and risk allocation assessments.
- Support Procurement and Legal teams in the review, drafting, and negotiation of subcontracts, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and Purchase Orders (POs).
- Participate in and support Project Advisory Committees in the assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risk.
- Monitor adherence to corporate risk management policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
- Support claims management, dispute avoidance, dispute resolution, and schedule-related commercial matters, including extension of time (EOT) considerations.
- Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams on major infrastructure, ICI, and alternative delivery projects.
- Build collaborative relationships with project stakeholders to promote early identification and resolution of commercial issues.
Must Haves:- 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager within the mechanical contracting industry, managing commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager within a mechanical contracting environment.
- Strong understanding of project delivery, contract administration, and commercial considerations within the construction industry. Experience with commercial risk management is considered an asset.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting construction contracts and commercial agreements.
- Knowledge of claims management, dispute avoidance, dispute resolution, and schedule-related risk management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex commercial issues and develop practical solutions.
- Experience supporting project teams through multiple phases of the project lifecycle.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and review formal project correspondence.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Nice to Haves:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Experience with major infrastructure, P3, Design-Build, or Progressive Design-Build projects.
- Professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, PQS, MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience participating in project advisory, governance, or risk review committees.
- Advanced knowledge of schedule management, extension of time (EOT) analysis, and entitlement assessments.
- Experience supporting procurement, subcontract negotiation, and contractual risk allocation strategies.
This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $105,000 - $125,000.
Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including:
- Performance based bonus opportunities.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
- Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
- An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
- 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
- A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
- Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
- Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
- Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.
